Synonyms for sternly

Most common

severely · harshly

All synonyms

Adverb

Definitions

1. adv. 1

   In a stern manner.

Example sentences

• severely Damiano’s solar panels have been severely damaged.
• harshly The truth must be told gently and not too harshly.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

harshly²

8 letters

severely³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (harshly² = 2 syllables).