sternly

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf strenge, ernste oder unnachgiebige Weise geschieht. Es beschreibt oft die Art zu sprechen oder zu handeln und vermittelt Autorität, Missbilligung oder Ernsthaftigkeit.

An adverb meaning "in a strict, severe, or uncompromising manner." It describes the way someone speaks or acts, often conveying authority, disapproval, or seriousness.

1. In a strict or severe mannerB2formal

   In a way that is serious, strict, and shows disapproval.

   Streng

   • The teacher looked sternly at the noisy students.
   • He spoke sternly to his son about the broken window.
   • The judge warned the defendant sternly about the consequences.

   Synonymedisapprovinglyfirmlygrimlyharshlyseverelysharplystrictly

   Antonymegentlykindlylenientlymildly