"Sternly" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"sternly" Definition
- in a serious way that often shows that you do not approve of somebody/something; in a way that shows you expect somebody to obey you
- in a serious and difficult way
"sternly" Synonyms & Antonyms
"sternly" synonyms:
- harshly,
- brutally,
- severely,
- roughly,
- hard,
- oppressively,
- stiffly,
- hardly,
- ill,
- cruelly,
- mercilessly,
- savagely,
- pitilessly,
- heartlessly,
- inhumanly,
- callously,
- viciously,
- brutishly,
- unmercifully
"sternly" antonyms:
- clemently,
- gently,
- leniently,
- lightly,
- mildly,
- softly,
- delicately,
- gingerly,
- faintly,
- weakly,
- laxly,
- undemandingly,
- permissively,
- yieldingly,
- liberally,
- softheartedly,
- kindly,
- well,
- generously