Meaning of the word sternly in English

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sternly

US /ˈstɝːn.li/
UK /ˈstɝːn.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a strict or severe manner

Example:
The teacher looked at the misbehaving student sternly.
She sternly warned him not to repeat the mistake.
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