How do you use the word "drastic" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "drastic" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "drastic": The invention of TV caused a drastic change in our daily life. Without a moment's hesitation, they took drastic action against the conspiracy.

Drastic Meaning

/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjHaving a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.

adjActing rapidly or violently.

Sentence Examples

The invention of TV caused a drastic change in our daily life.

Without a moment's hesitation, they took drastic action against the conspiracy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

forceful

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The company took ____ measures like closing factories to avoid bankruptcy.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The invention of TV caused a ____ change in our daily life.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Ancient Greek δρᾰ́ω (drắō) Proto-Indo-European *-tis Ancient Greek -τις (-tis) Ancient Greek -σῐς (-sĭs) Ancient Greek δρᾶσῐς (drâsĭs) ▲ Ancient Greek -σῐς (-sĭs) Proto-Indo-European *-kos Ancient Greek -κός (-kós) ? Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Hellenic *-tós Ancient Greek -τος (-tos) ▲ Ancient Greek -κός (-kós) ? Ancient Greek -τῐκός (-tĭkós) Ancient Greek δρᾱστῐκός (drāstĭkós)der. English drastic From Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikós, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drâsis, “strength, efficacy”), itself from δράω (dráō, “to do”).

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Mister Crowley, won't you ride my white horse? Mister Crowley, it's symbolic of course Approaching a time that is classic I hear that maiden's call Approaching a time that is drastic Standing with their backs to the wall" — 1981, Ozzy Osbourne, “Mr. Crowley”, in Blizzard of Ozz, performed by Ozzy Osbourne:

"Seeing the British establishment struggle with the financial sector is like watching an alcoholic who still resists the idea that something drastic needs to happen for him to turn his life around." — 2013 June 28, Joris Luyendijk, “Our banks are out of control”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 189, number 3, page 21:

"Great statesmen err, and why not small medical men? Mr. Wrench did not neglect sending the usual white parcels, which this time had black and drastic contents. Their effect was not alleviating to poor Fred [...]" — 1871-72, George Eliot, Middlemarch:

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