Stern Definition
stern
adjective
- of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect; "an austere expression"; "a stern face"
- not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; "grim determination"; "grim necessity"; "Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty"; "relentless persecution"; "the stern demands of parenthood"
- severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards"
- severely simple; "a stark interior"
noun
- the rear part of a ship
- United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)
- the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
"Stern" in song lyrics
See how stern is used in real songs:
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"Just so they learn, I will stand stern"
DC Talk — Final Days -
"And hear about the episode on Howard Stern"
Def Squad — No Guest List -
"Repeatedly from stim to stern"
Dom Pachino f/ Bomshot, Holocaust — Terrorist Pirateships
Words that rhyme with stern
Usage tips for "stern"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stern" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stern to find words that pair well.