Looking for the meaning of the word STERNLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STERNLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sternly
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈstəːnli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a serious and severe manner, especially when asserting authority or exercising discipline
Short Definition:in serious and unrelenting manner
Examples:- he sternly warned me to not do anything stupid
- we will deal sternly with those who break the law
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