Severely and Tenderly

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Severely adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Usage example: the building was severely damaged by the explosion

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Tenderly is an antonym for severely.

Nearby Words: severe, severity

Tenderly adverb - With tenderness; in a tender manner.

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Severely is an antonym for tenderly.

Nearby Words: tender, tenderness, tenderize, tenderer

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