severe

grave, severo

Molto serio, doloroso o difficile da affrontare.

In inglese semplice: Very serious, painful, or difficult to deal with.

• She has severe back pain.
• The storm caused severe damage.
• Several villages faced severe water shortages.

Sinonimi: serious, bad, intense

Contrari: mild

Espressioni comuni: severe pain, severe damage, severe weather

severo, rigido

Che tratta le persone con grande rigidità, spesso con durezza o punizioni pesanti.

In inglese semplice: Very strict with people, often treating or punishing them harshly.

• Our teacher was severe with us.
• The judge gave him a severe look.
• Her parents were severe whenever she broke their rules.

Come si usa: severe with someone (He was severe with anyone who arrived late.)

Sinonimi: strict, harsh, stern

Contrari: lenient

Espressioni comuni: severe teacher, severe judge, severe with someone

austero, sobrio

Dall’aspetto molto semplice e serio, con poche decorazioni.

In inglese semplice: Very plain and serious in appearance, with little decoration.

• She wore a severe black dress.
• The building has severe lines.
• His severe hairstyle made him look older.

Sinonimi: plain, austere

Contrari: ornate

Espressioni comuni: severe hairstyle, severe dress, severe lines