Grumpily and Sternly

Grumpily

Grumpily adverb - In an ill-natured manner.
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Sternly and grumpily are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sternly" instead an adverb "Grumpily".

Nearby Word: grumpy

Sternly

Sternly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Grumpily and sternly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grumpily" instead an adverb "Sternly".

Nearby Words: stern, sternness
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