sternly Definition

severely, harshly, resolutely, solemnly, ruthlessly, vigilantly, vigorously, stringently, rigorously, categorically, strictly, firmly, seriously, soundly, roundly, strongly, sharply, calmly, angrily, politely, gruffly, indignantly, curtly, soberly, pointedly, haughtily, forcefully, contemptuously, defiantly, boldly, brusquely, emphatically, smilingly, earnestly, coolly, courteously, insolently, imperiously, irritably, timidly, sarcastically, meekly, rudely, bluntly, belligerently, cheerfully, tersely, playfully, arrogantly, laughingly, flatly, incredulously, mockingly, wearily, gently, disdainfully, decisively, apologetically, robustly, toughly, sympathetically, impolitely, deferentially, dernly, cordially, condescendingly, rashly, tactfully, maturely, stonily, disgustedly, dispassionately, superciliously, unsmilingly, disapprovingly, unemotionally, conscientiously, imploringly, frostily, grinningly, forthrightly, dismissively, swiftly, cheerily, genially, gleefully, unhesitatingly, disbelievingly, discourteously, coldly, sagely, nonchalantly, undiplomatically, approvingly, promptly, reprovingly, demonstratively, unflinchingly, insincerely, reproachfully,