dras·tic 
/ˈdræstɪk/ adjective
/ˈdræstɪk/ adjective [more drastic; most drastic] : extreme in effect or action : severe or serious
▪ The situation calls for drastic measures/action. ▪ drastic cuts/reductions in spending ▪ Maybe we should try something less drastic first.
▪ The situation calls for drastic measures/action. ▪ drastic cuts/reductions in spending ▪ Maybe we should try something less drastic first.
— dras·ti·cal·ly /ˈdræstɪkli/ adverb
▪ In recent years, the town's population has declined drastically. [=(more commonly) dramatically] ▪ The neighborhood has drastically changed.
/ˈdræstɪkli/ adverb ▪ In recent years, the town's population has declined drastically. [=(more commonly) dramatically] ▪ The neighborhood has drastically changed.
