sternly English

Meaning sternly meaning

What does sternly mean?

sternly

— adverb (= severely) with sternness; in a severe manner 'No,' she said sternly peered severely over her glasses

Synonyms sternly synonyms

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severely

strictly

harshly

rigidly

strongly

stringently

stiffly

sharply

seriously

inflexibly

grimly

firmly

authoritatively

austerely

tightly

tensely

tautly

strainedly

stern

solemnly

snugly

severe

savagely

roughly

resolutely

nearly

harsh

hard

gravely

flatly

fast

earnestly