definition of
severely

[1] #1 severely r. [badly, gravely, seriously] to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured"; "a severely impaired heart"; "is gravely ill"; "was seriously ill". wn

[2] #2 severely r. [sternly] with sternness; in a severe manner; "'No. wn

[3] #3 severely r. [hard] causing great damage or hardship; "industries hit hard by the depression"; "she was severely affected by the bank's failure". wn