sternly
definitions
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adverb
in a stern manner; with severity or strictnessen: in a stern manner; with severity or strictness
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adverb
in a strict or harsh wayen: in a strict or harsh way
examples
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He sternly refused the request.
He sternly refused the request.
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She sternly corrected the mistake.
She sternly corrected the mistake.