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sternly

/ˈstɜːrn.li/

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adverb

/ˈstɜːrn.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «строгим, суровым или непреклонным образом». Описывает манеру речи или действий, часто передающую авторитет, неодобрение или серьёзность.

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.

    ruСтрого

    • 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.

    Synonymsdisapprovinglyfirmlygrimlyharshlyseverelysharplystrictly

    Antonymsgentlykindlylenientlymildly

Forms
  • more sternly comparative form
  • most sternly superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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