sternly
Example Sentences
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“Appreciation,” someone sternly defines as the job of criticism and you can tell his definition isn’t wholly shared.
From Los Angeles Times
“There is always work to be done in this life,” she said sternly, her eyes radiating a certain heat that made me uncomfortable.
From Literature
When asked if she would congratulate Venezuela’s María Corina Machado on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the Mexican president sternly replied: “No comment.”
The “Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check” and “Calm Down” rap veteran, 53, sternly set the record straight for the social media troll during an exchange Sunday at Art Basel in Miami Beach.
From Los Angeles Times
“Like a big sister who everyone ignores when cooing over the new baby,” she scolded herself sternly.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
