Down
Sternly
Sternly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Down and sternly are semantically related in not humorously topic. Sometimes you can use "Down" instead an adverb "Sternly".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Cucumber Quest's Princess Nautilus is relentlessly positive even in the worst situation, and sternly admonishes Cucumber for getting down over having to be the Legendary Hero.
Source: The Pollyanna / Web Comics -
Sting, sternly looking down on us all while hanging in the rafters.
Source: Goth - Much later, when the fact that they are dating finally becomes known to Syd, he reacts predictably- only to have her yank him firmly down to earth by sternly reminding him of the "ex-part" and make him apologize.
Source: Oblivious Guilt Slinging
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