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stern1
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- pronunciation:
- stuhrn
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
sterner, sternest |
| definition 1: |
firm and determined; not flexible.
Our teacher is stern about homework that isn't done.- synonyms:
- severe, strict
- antonyms:
- lenient, soft
- similar words:
- determined, exacting, grim, hard, inflexible, rigid, stiff
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| definition 2: |
grim or strict.
My dad had a stern expression on his face when I got home late.- synonyms:
- austere, grim
- antonyms:
- friendly, genial, gentle
- similar words:
- cold, gloomy, grave, hard, harsh, sullen, unkind
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| related words: |
austere, solemn, strong |
| derivations: |
sternly (adj.), sternness (n.) |
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