sternly
Translation
sternly, strictly, severely
Examples
'Sit down,' he said sternly.
'Sit down,' he said sternly.
She looked at him sternly.
She looked at him sternly.
Grammar Patterns
verb + ((sternly)). She looked at him sternly.
((sternly)) + verb. He sternly warned the children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strictly, severely, harshly; Antonyms: gently, kindly, leniently
Etymology
From the adjective 'stern' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This word describes *how* an action is done. If a person is 'stern', they act 'sternly'.