Harshly; sharply; as, the chide one severely.

Strictly; rigorously; as, to judge one severely. To be or fondly or severely kind. Savage.

With extreme rigor; as, to punish severely.

Painfully; effectively; greatly; as, to be severely afflicted the gout.

Fiercely; ferociously: . More formidable Hydra stands within, Whose jaws with iron teeth severely grin.