English Synonym Finder

drastic

Definitions

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.

Severe or harsh in nature or action.

Examples

The company had to take drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy.

There has been a drastic change in the weather over the last few hours.

She decided to make a drastic improvement to her lifestyle by exercising every day.

Synonyms

extreme radical severe sweeping thorough draconian forceful

Antonyms

moderate mild gentle gradual slight superficial limited