What is another word for sternly?
145 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ stˈɜːnli], [ stˈɜːnli], [ s_t_ˈɜː_n_l_i]Table of Contents
Similar words for sternly:- seriously (adverb)
- all (adverb)
- seriously (adverb)
- severely (adverb)
- fiercely (noun)
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Synonyms for Sternly:
adv
•seriously (adverb)adv.
•all (adverb) •seriously (adverb)- purposefully,
- passionately,
- simmer down,
- earnestly,
- determinedly,
- straighten out,
- resolutely,
- thoughtfully,
- fervently,
- for real,
- sedately,
- in all conscience,
- actively,
- down,
- in all seriousness,
- cool it,
- all joking aside,
- cut the comedy,
- sincerely,
- in earnest,
- vigorously,
- with sobriety,
- zealously,
- with a straight face,
- with forethought,
- intently.
- ascetically,
- oppressively,
- cuttingly,
- piquantly,
- sorely,
- fundamentally,
- intolerantly,
- painfully,
- sparely,
- coolly,
- dryly,
- icily,
- Rawly,
- meticulously,
- frostily,
- demandingly,
- stringently,
- gruffly,
- Leanly,
- briskly,
- keenly,
- exactingly,
- Acrimoniously,
- harshly,
- brusquely,
- starkly,
- extremely,
- grimly,
- acutely,
- tartly,
- intensely,
- critically,
- dourly,
- shortly,
- acerbically,
- austerely,
- markedly,
- crisply,
- bluntly,
- matter-of-factly,
- dangerously,
- curtly,
- imperially,
- correctly,
- bleakly,
- caustically,
- basically,
- strictly,
- with an iron hand,
- abruptly,
- precisely.
n.
•fiercely (noun)Other synonyms:
•Other relevant words:- imperatively,
- persistently,
- dismally,
- fourthly,
- privily,
- intransigently,
- gruesomely,
- peremptorily,
- darkly,
- relentlessly,
- high,
- unforgivingly,
- gravely,
- Implacably,
- hardly,
- exigently,
- obdurately,
- sourly,
- fastidiously,
- ruthlessly,
- exactly,
- tightly,
- soberly,
- roughly,
- unrelentingly,
- cruelly,
- stiffly,
- violently,
- toughly,
- ruggedly,
- Mordantly,
- forbiddingly,
- inflexibly,
- gloomily,
- grumpily,
- brutally,
- Inhumanly,
- Inclemently,
- Posteriorly,
- unsmilingly,
- mercilessly,
- basely,
- bottomly,
- savagely,
- coldly,
- Bluely,
- badly,
- gloweringly,
- Astringently,
- inexorably,
- disconsolately,
- censoriously,
- Blackly,
- unmercifully,
- hard,
- unsparingly,
- with difficulty,
- firmly,
- pitilessly,
- solemnly,
- angrily,
- unkindly,
- unsympathetically,
- highly,
- adamantly.
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Equivalence
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Adverb
severely, strongly, vigorously.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Adverb
best, better, strictly, solemnly, harshly, rigorously, categorically, vehemently, seriously, firmly, roundly, staunchly, vigilantly, sharply, heavily, steadfastly, adamantly.
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Adverb
Antonyms for Sternly:
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adv.
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seriously
funnily.
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Other antonyms:
humanely, graciously, tolerantly, compassionately, kindly, softly, lovingly, sympathetically, clemently, charitably, understandingly, mildly, leniently, benevolently, benignantly, tenderly, mercifully, cordially, lightly, softheartedly, considerately, gently.
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seriously