sternly

• Advérbio que significa de maneira severa, rígida ou inflexível. Descreve o modo de falar ou agir, frequentemente transmitindo autoridade, desaprovação ou seriedade.

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.

   Severamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisapprovinglyfirmlygrimlyharshlyseverelysharplystrictly

   Antônimosgentlykindlylenientlymildly