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STERN

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Stern.

How to pronounce stern:

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Stern - as a noun

The rear part of a ship

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
after partquartertail

United states concert violinist (born in russia in 1920)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
isaac stern

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Example: "He deserves a good kick in the butt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsidebehindbottombunsbuttockscanderrierefundamenthind endhindquarterskeisternatesposteriorpratrearseattailtail endtooshie

Stern - as an adjective satellite

Of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

Example: "An austere expression"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
austere

Not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

Example: "Grim determination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
griminexorablerelentlessunappeasableunforgivingunrelenting

Severe and unremitting in making demands

Example: "An exacting instructor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exactingstrict

Severely simple

Example: "A stark interior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
austereseverestark

Stern - as an adjective

Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.

Grim and forbidding in appearance.

Example Sentences

"He gave me a stern warning not to be late again."
"My teacher has a stern expression when she's unhappy with our work."
"The stern look on his face made me nervous."
"The judge's stern demeanor made it clear that he was not pleased."
"She spoke to the children in a stern voice, scolding them for misbehaving."
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Word Game Points

Is STERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stern is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STERN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is STERN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stern is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STERN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is STERN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stern is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STERN has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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