stern

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of stern with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

stern

(adjective)

Meaning

strict and serious in manner

Example

"The teacher had a stern expression as she addressed the class."

Synonyms

severeharshgrim

Antonyms

gentlelenienteasy-going