sternly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière stricte, sévère ou inflexible ». Décrit une manière de parler ou d'agir, transmettant souvent de l'autorité, de la désapprobation ou du sérieux.

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.

   Sévèrement, avec fermeté

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisapprovinglyfirmlygrimlyharshlyseverelysharplystrictly

   Antonymesgentlykindlylenientlymildly