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Opposite of Stern

Definition

• Adjective: Kind, gentle, lenient
• Noun: Compassion, tenderness
• Adverb: Gently, softly
• Interjection: Wow, fantastic!

Adjective

A person or behavior that is the opposite of stern is kind, gentle, or lenient.

Example sentences:

1. Her gentle smile and warm eyes were the opposite of sternness.
2. He is a lenient supervisor, the absolute opposite of stern.

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Noun

The opposite of stern as a noun is compassion or tenderness.

Example sentences:

1. His eyes showed compassion, the opposite of sternness.
2. She treated others with tenderness, the absolute opposite of stern.

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Adverb

When used as an adverb, the opposite of stern is gently or softly.

Example sentences:

1. The wind blew softly, in the opposite direction of stern.
2. She whispered gently, the opposite of sternly yelling.

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Interjection

As an interjection, the opposite of stern can be expressed as "wow" or "fantastic".

Example sentences:

1. Wow, that was an amazing performance, the complete opposite of stern!
2. He delivered the speech fantastically, completely opposite of sternly.

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