sternly Definition
- 1in a serious and severe manner
- 2in a way that shows disapproval or criticism
Using sternly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sternly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The teacher looked at him sternly.
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She spoke sternly to the children who were misbehaving.
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He was sternly reprimanded for his mistake.
sternly Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: sternly in Brief
The adverb 'sternly' [ˈstɜːrnli] means in a serious and severe manner, often showing disapproval or criticism. It is used to describe someone's tone or behavior, as in 'The teacher looked at him sternly.'
