What does the cryptic crossword clue "Critically cut off isle (8)" mean?

The definition is "isle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEVER (synonym="cut") + ELY (synonym="isle") = SEVERELY; definition: "Critically" The answer is SEVERELY.

Critically cut off isle (8)

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