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sternly

/ˈstɜːnli/

/ˈstɜrnli/

Translations

sternlyadverb

/ˈstɜːnli/

/ˈstɜrnli/

The teacher spoke sternly to the students about their behavior.

Учитель строго говорил с учениками об их поведении.

Synonyms

sternlyadverb

In a serious and severe manner, especially when asserting authority or discipline.

The teacher spoke sternly to the students who were misbehaving in class.

With uncompromising strictness or firmness, showing no leniency.

The committee sternly rejected any proposal to relax the safety standards.