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sternly
adverb
with sternness; in a severe manner
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- TERNL
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈstɝnli
Meaning
Definitions
adverb
with sternness; in a severe manner
“‘No,’ she said sternly”
In context
Example Sentences
‘No,’ she said sternly
peered severely over her glasses
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