drastic

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: dras-tic (2)
English Definition

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

Example Sentence

We need to take drastic measures to control the situation.

US IPA /ˈdræstɪk/
UK IPA /ˈdræstɪk/

Synonyms

extreme severe radical harsh rigorous

Antonyms

mild moderate gentle