Word: sternly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: stern
ly
Definition: In a stern manner; not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
Morphemes:
Affix: stern
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Grim and forbidding in appearance.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.