Other crossword clues for answer "STERNLY"STERNLYIn an unyielding fashionIn a heavy-handed mannerIn a tough wayIn a no-nonsense mannerHow the riot act is readWith a firm toneIn a strict mannerWithout relentingWith firmnessWith austerity.Without a smileHow some warnings are givenOne way to issue a warningWithout even cracking a smile, sayWith severityHow many reprimands are issuedWith a serious faceIn a tough love mannerOne way to give a reprimandIn a serious mannerIn an exacting fashionOne way to reprimandHarshlyHow scoldings are givenIn an austere wayHow to deliver a reprimandHow to deliver a rebuke