Synonyms of severely

severely

adverb

1

as in harshly

in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering

the building was severely damaged by the explosion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harshly
• oppressively
• brutally
• hard
• ill
• sternly
• strongly
• roughly
• stiffly
• aggressively
• abusively
• ruthlessly
• mercilessly
• hardly
• unmercifully
• savagely
• viciously
• grimly
• pitilessly
• insensitively
• heartlessly
• tyrannically
• inhumanely
• inhumanly
• firmly
• callously
• unfeelingly
• uncharitably
• obdurately
• unsparingly
• brutishly
• decidedly
• insensately
• determinedly
• cold-bloodedly
• resolutely
• toughly
• assertively
• hard-heartedly
• gruffly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lightly
• mildly
• gently
• softly
• leniently
• kindly
• lovingly
• tenderly
• graciously
• cordially
• considerately
• benevolently
• sympathetically
• clemently
• mercifully
• charitably
• compassionately
• humanely
• understandingly
• benignantly
• tolerantly
• softheartedly

2

as in extremely

to a great degree

the rescued mountain climbers were severely dehydrated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extremely
• terribly
• incredibly
• badly
• very
• highly
• too
• so
• greatly
• damned
• seriously
• desperately
• heavily
• damn
• really
• intensely
• far
• wildly
• especially
• most
• exceptionally
• much
• super
• that
• particularly
• fiercely
• jolly
• immensely
• awfully
• mortally
• exceedingly
• hugely
• absolutely
• specially
• fantastically
• totally
• full
• sorely
• utterly
• mighty
• vitally
• supremely
• awful
• thoroughly
• enormously
• completely
• frightfully
• fabulously
• sore
• such
• good and
• vastly
• deeply
• wicked
• real
• extra
• majorly
• uncommonly
• positively
• remarkably
• significantly
• eminently
• deadly
• way
• colossally
• passing
• achingly
• mightily
• cracking
• surpassingly
• bone
• entirely
• rattling
• archly
• beastly
• dang
• considerably
• whacking
• a lot
• monstrous
• noticeably
• roaring
• wholly
• filthy
• thumping
• almighty
• radically
• ever
• spanking
• profoundly
• visibly
• blisteringly
• roaringly
• fully
• corking
• substantially
• downright
• unco
• stinking
• markedly
• obviously
• extensively
• notably
• right
• as all get-out
• flat-out
• purely
• excessively
• appreciably
• palpably
• plainly
• altogether
• monumentally
• discernibly
• plentifully
• abundantly
• obscenely
• astronomically
• monstrously
• astonishingly
• amazingly
• staggeringly
• grandly
• overmuch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• somewhat
• slightly
• little
• nominally
• negligibly
• just
• barely
• minimally
• scarcely
• marginally
• hardly
• scantily
• meagerly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of severely

Prioritizing economic return over the broader purpose of education could severely damage foundational academic fields and society itself. — Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

But thousands of public comments come from scientists, who warn that the rule, as written, would severely curtail their work treating pediatric cancers, improving maternal health and advancing fundamental research. — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

The council’s existence and effectiveness have been severely adapted to suit Pope Paul VI. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

European countries are severely reducing overseas aid budgets, compounding Washington’s cuts. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 July 2026

Every year lost to delay is another year of constrained growth, postponed industrial investment, and missed economic opportunity that severely impacts current and future competitiveness. — Andreas Schierenbeck, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Several severely underenrolled schools aren’t expected to close because the district is in the process of reconfiguring them or adding additional grades, officials say. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026

This Garden State mishap is fueling an ocean of political faux outrage and much gnashing of teeth and a MAGA demand that federal lawmakers pass the SAVE America Act, which would severely limit the use of voting by mail. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

One of those was Louis Sinclair, one of New Zealand’s grinders whose legs were severely damaged in the accident and is still facing a long recovery after extensive surgery and ongoing rehabilitation. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 25 July 2026