Examples of “severe” in a Sentence

adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.

• The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years.
• She suffered severe injuries in the crash.
• A severe storm warning was issued for the whole coast last night.

adjective Strict, harsh, or unforgiving.

• The judge was known for handing down severe sentences.
• His parents were severe about homework and curfews.
• The teacher was severe with latecomers and never accepted excuses.

adjective Plain and unadorned in appearance; austere.

• She wore a severe black suit to the interview.
• The room had a severe look, with bare walls and one plain table.
• He preferred the severe lines of the building to fancy decoration.