Severe
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Very serious, harsh, or strict in nature, degree, or effect, or extremely plain without decoration. Severe describes intensity, strictness, or austerity in conditions, judgements, or appearances.
“The region experienced severe weather conditions including heavy snow and flooding.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sɪˈvɪə/
Syllables
se·vere
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Wordle
Contains vowels E (appearing three times); distinctive -ERE ending pattern.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; the V provides good value in this common adjective.
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