sternly

Words with a similar base: sternly

'sternly'

[sternly.r.01] as in: with sternness; in a severe manner

Examples:
`No,' she said sternly
peered severely over her glasses

Origins

					sternly (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── stern (English)
    └── stern (Middle English (1100-1500))

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