Drastic
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Drastic [dras-tik]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Extremely severe.

  • Acting rapidly.

  • If a change is described as drastic, it means it is a great change.

  • Extreme in the effort.

Example

"The situation at Joshimath requires some drastic actions."

"Preventive measures have helped reduce the number of cases in a drastic way."

Synonyms

Dire, Forceful, Harsh, Radical

Antonyms

Nice, Calm, Collected, Easy