sternly

language: en

definitions

  1. adverb
    in a stern manner; with severity or strictness
    en: in a stern manner; with severity or strictness
  2. adverb
    in a strict or harsh way
    en: in a strict or harsh way

examples

  1. He sternly refused the request.

    He sternly refused the request.

  2. She sternly corrected the mistake.

    She sternly corrected the mistake.