stern
ly
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in a strict and serious way, especially when showing disapproval or giving orders
- The teacher looked at the noisy class and sternly told them to quiet down.
- She sternly reminded her son that lying would not be tolerated.
- He sternly refused to answer any personal questions from the press.
- The officer sternly instructed the crowd to move back.
- "That's enough," she said sternly, ending the argument.
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