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Definition stern in American English

stern adjective

adjective
/stɜrn/
1

a stern person, expression, or statement is serious and severe

Example

A smile suddenly transformed her stern face.

Example

The judge issued a stern warning to the driver.

Synonyms and related words
strict severe stern
2

a stern action is so firm that you cannot oppose it

Example

The president was prepared to resort to stern measures to get his way.

Synonyms and related words
determined insistent ambitious
Definition stern in American English