Clues for the word "SEVERITY"

We've had 5 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 5 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on November 02, 2025.

Definition of severity

n. - The quality or state of being severe.
n. - Gravity or austerity; extreme strictness; rigor; harshness; as, the severity of a reprimand or a reproof; severity of discipline or government; severity of penalties.
n. - The quality or power of distressing or paining; extreme degree; extremity; intensity; inclemency; as, the severity of pain or anguish; the severity of cold or heat; the severity of the winter.
n. - Harshness; cruel treatment; sharpness of punishment; as, severity practiced on prisoners of war.
n. - Exactness; rigorousness; strictness; as, the severity of a test.