calmlybutsternly
adverbUK /ˈkɑːmli bʌt ˈstɜːnli/
US /ˈkɑːmli bʌt ˈstɜːrnli/
In a quiet and steady way that still shows you mean what you say.
She calmlybutsternly told the children it was time to put the toys away.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Speaking in a soft voice while making clear that the rule must be followed.
The coach calmlybutsternly reminded the team to stay in their lanes.
3. Showing no anger but leaving no doubt that the answer is no.
He calmlybutsternly refused to let them stay up past bedtime.
4. Being gentle in tone yet strong in meaning.
The teacher calmlybutsternly asked for quiet during the test.