sternly

Meanings

• adjective

  expressing or deserving stern or harsh treatment; severe or stern in manner; grave and serious

  - "The captain gave sternly orders to the crew."
  - "The sternly face of the principal warned the students to behave."
  - "The sternly wind made it difficult to sail."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstɝnli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sternly
early , fernally , merely , perfully , quarely , seldomly , serenely , terribly

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Variants

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stern , sterner , sternest , sternly , sternness , sternnesses

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Etymology

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From Middle English sternely, from stern (meaning 'severe, stern, stern-faced, grave, serious') + -ly.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sternly' comes from the Old English word 'stern,' which meant 'severe' or 'stern-faced'.

2. The term 'sternly' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

3. The word 'sternly' is often used in nautical contexts to refer to the rear of a ship.

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1. authority: Sternly is often used to describe someone or something that exerts control or dominance.

2. severity: Sternly is often used to describe something that is serious or harsh.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sternly' is often used to describe the demeanor of authority figures, such as military officers, school principals, or parents. It can also be used to describe the tone or attitude of a situation, such as a stern warning or a stern rebuke.

How to Memorize "sternly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a stern-faced person giving orders or a severe weather condition to memorize the meaning of sternly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sternly' with the idea of severity or seriousness to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Severe, Stern, Serious' to help remember the meaning of sternly.

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