1.intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality;
severe pain
2.very strong or vigorous;
strong winds
3.severely simple;
a stark interior
4.unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment;
a parent severe to the pitch of hostility- H.G.Wells
5.causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm;
a dangerous operation
6.very bad in degree or extent;
a severe worldwide depression