drastic (Meaning)
Wordnet
drastic (s)
forceful and extreme and rigorous
Webster
drastic (a.)
Acting rapidly and violently; efficacious; powerful; -- opposed to bland; as, drastic purgatives.
Webster
drastic (n.)
A violent purgative. See Cathartic.
Synonyms & Antonyms of drastic
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drastic Sentence Examples
- The drastic change in temperature from summer to winter caught me off guard.
- The company's drastic decision to lay off half of its workforce sent shockwaves through the industry.
- The drastic decline in rainfall this year has led to concerns about water shortages.
- The patient's drastic improvement after receiving the new medication was a welcome sight.
- The drastic shift in public opinion towards the new government surprised political analysts.
- The drastic increase in the cost of living is making it difficult for many people to make ends meet.
- The drastic reduction in air pollution has improved the quality of life for residents of the city.
- The drastic measures taken by the government to contain the spread of the virus have had a significant impact on the economy.
- The drastic departure from tradition in the design of the new building has sparked controversy among architects.
- The drastic change in her appearance after the accident was difficult for her family and friends to accept.
FAQs About the word drastic
forceful and extreme and rigorousActing rapidly and violently; efficacious; powerful; -- opposed to bland; as, drastic purgatives., A violent purgative. See Cat
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The drastic change in temperature from summer to winter caught me off guard.
The company's drastic decision to lay off half of its workforce sent shockwaves through the industry.
The drastic decline in rainfall this year has led to concerns about water shortages.
The patient's drastic improvement after receiving the new medication was a welcome sight.
