"a severely impaired heart" "is gravely ill" "was seriously ill" 2. with sternness; in a severe manner; "`No,' she said sternly" "peered severely over her glasses" 3. causing great damage or hardship; "industries hit hard by the depression" "she was severely affected by the bank's failure" More @Wikipedia
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