Severity is the condition of being severe. Sentences with severity: "The criminals were punished based on the severity of their crimes." "Mom did not know the severity of the damage."

The severity index formula is used to calculate the relative seriousness of vehicle crashes at a given location. It takes into account the number of crashes as well as the severity of the injuries sustained by those involved.

Catastrophic, critical, moderate, negligible

SEVERITY

The severity of the crime meant the judge had no choice but to sentence him to be hanged.

We have never experienced a storm of this severity before.

He did not realise the severity of his actions until he saw the police waiting for him outside.