stern-looking

[US]/[stɜːn ˈlʊkɪŋ]/
[UK]/[stɜːrn ˈlʊkɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having a serious or severe appearance; looking stern.; Giving the impression of being stern or severe.

Phrases & Collocations

stern-looking man

stern-looking woman

stern-looking face

was stern-looking

stern-looking gaze

stern-looking figure

stern-looking child

stern-looking official

stern-looking presence

stern-looking professor

Example Sentences

the stern-looking principal addressed the students with a serious tone.

a stern-looking security guard stood at the entrance of the building.

he gave a stern-looking glare to the unruly teenagers.

the stern-looking judge banged his gavel, silencing the courtroom.

she noticed a stern-looking man observing her from across the street.

despite his stern-looking exterior, he was a kind and gentle soul.

the stern-looking ceo demanded a detailed report by the end of the day.

a stern-looking officer directed traffic at the busy intersection.

the stern-looking professor graded the exams with meticulous care.

he inherited a stern-looking demeanor from his father.

the stern-looking portrait hung above the fireplace.

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