stern
adjective13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.6
stern look8.2
a facial expression showing seriousness or disapproval
stern face8.1
describes a person's face when they look serious and strict
describes a serious and unfriendly facial expression
a serious statement telling someone to be careful or that something bad might happen
stern voice7.9
a tone of voice that is serious and shows authority
stern brow7.8
describes a serious and frowning expression
stern gaze7.7
a steady, serious, and often disapproving look
stern parent7.6
describes a parent who is serious, strict, and authoritative
stern eye7.5
refers to a gaze that is serious and disapproving
stern mother7.5
describes a mother who is serious, strict, and authoritative
a serious talk to someone in order to criticize their behavior
stern rebuke6.5
a sharp, serious expression of disapproval
a serious and authoritative order or warning