Sternly: meaning, definitions and examples

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sternly

 

[ หˆstษœหrnli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used in giving orders or commands

In a strict or severe manner; firmly or resolutely.

Synonyms

firmly, severely, strictly

Examples of usage

  • She told him sternly to stop making noise.
  • The teacher looked at the students sternly, waiting for silence.
  • He spoke sternly to his employees about following safety protocols.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a person's expression or behavior

Severe or strict in manner or attitude.

Synonyms

serious, severe, strict

Examples of usage

  • Her sternly worded letter made it clear that she was not pleased.
  • The principal had a sternly face as he addressed the students.
  • He gave her a sternly look, indicating his disapproval.

Translations

Translations of the word "sternly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น severamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช streng

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan tegas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฒะพั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉvรจrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ severamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sert bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๊ฒฉํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅๅŽ‰ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stranglega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะป ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rt ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ severamente

Etymology

The word 'sternly' originated from the Middle English word 'sterne', which means 'severe' or 'strict'. Over time, the adverb form 'sternly' evolved to describe actions or behaviors done in a strict or severe manner. The word has been used in English language for centuries to convey a sense of seriousness or strictness in various contexts.

See also: stern, sterner, sternness, sternwheeler.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,085, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.