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severe in Italian

severe in Italian is duro, grave, rigido — severe means very bad, intense, or extreme.

severe in Italian

duro
adj
Very bad or intense.
grave
adj
Very bad or intense.
rigido
adj
Very bad or intense.
severo
adj
Strict or harsh.
duro
adj
Strict or harsh.
rigido
adj
Strict or harsh.
austero
adj
Sober, plain in appearance, austere.

What does "severe" mean?

  1. adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.
    "The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years."
  2. adjective Strict, harsh, or unforgiving.
    "The judge was known for handing down severe sentences."
  3. adjective Plain and unadorned in appearance; austere.
    "She wore a severe black suit to the interview."

severe in a sentence

  • The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years.
  • She suffered severe injuries in the crash.
  • The judge was known for handing down severe sentences.
  • His parents were severe about homework and curfews.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "severe" in Italian?

"severe" in Italian is duro, grave, rigido. severe means: Very bad, intense, or extreme.

How do you use "severe" in a sentence?

Example: "The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years." In Italian, "severe" is duro, grave, rigido.

Are there other ways to say "severe" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "severe": duro, grave, rigido, severo, austero.

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