Definition of Sternly
in a harsh way
Examples of Sternly in a sentence
After the last chapterβs horrible test grades, the teacher spoke sternly to her class about studying for the next test.
βWe are in a hurry,β the mother said sternly to her son, βwalk faster so we wonβt be late.β
With a clear voice, the CEO of the company spoke sternly to his employees about showing up to work on time or finding another job.
In order to appear distinguished on his first day of school, the young teacher walked sternly up to the board in front of the class.
When the parents need to have an important discussion with their teenagers about drugs, they will speak sternly to them using specific words.
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