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Definitions for Sternly
[1] firm, strict, or uncompromising: stern discipline.
[2] hard, harsh, or severe: a stern reprimand.
[3] rigorous or austere; of an unpleasantly serious character: stern times.
[4] grim or forbidding in aspect: a stern face.
[5] showing uncompromising or inflexible resolve; firm, strict, or authoritarian
[6] lacking leniency or clemency; harsh or severe
[7] relentless; unyielding the stern demands of parenthood
[8] having an austere or forbidding appearance or nature
[9] the rear or after part of a vessel, opposite the bow or stem
[10] the rear part of any object
[11] the tail of certain breeds of dog, such as the foxhound or beagle
[12] relating to or located at the stern
[13] Isaac. 1920–2001, US concert violinist, born in (what is now) Ukraine
Words related to Sternly
sternpassionately, sincerely, earnestly, vigorously, actively, badly, sharply, sorely, strictly, markedly, seriously, dangerously, firmly, extremely, acutely, painfully, critically, gravely, hard, down
Words nearby Sternly
sternsterling area, sterling bloc, sterling heights, sterling silver, sterlitamak, stern, stern chaser, stern drive, stern sheets, stern, isaac, stern-
Origin of Sternly
1before 1000; Middle English; Old English styrne
Other words from Sternly
stern·ly , adverb
stern·ness , noun
Word origin for Sternly
C13: from Old Norse stjōrn steering; see steer 1
Synonyms for Sternly
actively, earnestly, passionately, sincerely, vigorously, gravely, all joking aside, cool it, cut the comedy, determinedly, down, fervently, for real, in all conscience, in all seriousness, in earnest, intently, purposefully, resolutely, sedately, simmer down, soberly, solemnly, straighten out, thoughtfully, with a straight face, with forethought, with sobriety, zealously