sternly
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/ˈstɜːrnli/
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/ˈstɜːnli/
in a strict and serious manner
The teacher spoke sternly to the students when they were being noisy.
선생님은 학생들이 시끄러웠을 때 엄숙하게 말했다.
in a tough or challenging way
The team was sternly tested by their opponents.
팀은 상대방에 의해 엄숙하게 테스트되었습니다.