Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

severely-ill

Adjective

/sɪˈvɪərli ɪl/

Definition

Having a serious or critical health condition that requires immediate medical attention.

Examples

The patient was severely-ill and needed to be transferred to the intensive care unit.
After the accident, he was found to be severely-ill and required an operation.
The flu can lead to a severely-ill state if not treated properly.

Meaning

The term ‘severely-ill’ describes a state of health where a person is suffering from a significant illness or disease that poses a substantial risk to their life or well-being.