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- Dictionarystrict/strɪkt/
adjective
- 1. demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed: "my father was very strict" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person) following rules or beliefs exactly: "a strict vegetarian"
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STRICT definition: 1. strongly limiting someone's freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone…. Learn more.
used to refer to someone who follows the rules and principles of a belief or way of living very carefully and exactly, or a belief or principle that is followed very carefully and exactly: His parents were strict Catholics. strict vegetarian She's a strict vegetarian and refuses to eat any poultry or fish. in the/a strict sense.
The meaning of STRICT is stringent in requirement or control. How to use strict in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Strict.
A strict rule or order is very clear and precise or severe and must always be obeyed completely. The officials had issued strict instructions that we were not to get out of the jeep. French privacy laws are very strict. All your replies will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Strict definition: characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles. See examples of STRICT used in a sentence.
Strict describes someone who sticks to a particular set of rules. If your math teacher is strict, it means that she expects her rules to be followed to the letter. The adjective strict always has to do with rules. Your strict parents enforced rules and expected you to obey them.
adjective. /strɪkt/ (comparative stricter, superlative strictest) that must be obeyed exactly. strict rules/regulations. There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. The head teacher imposed very strict discipline. She's on a very strict diet.
1. adhering closely to specified rules, ordinances, etc: a strict faith. 2. complied with or enforced stringently; rigorous: a strict code of conduct. 3. severely correct in attention to rules of conduct or morality: a strict teacher. 4. (of a punishment, etc) harsh; severe. 5. ( prenominal) complete; absolute: in strict secrecy. 6.
STRICT definition: 1. A strict person makes sure that children or people working for them behave well and does not…. Learn more.
Conforming completely to established rule, principle, or condition. A strict vegetarian. American Heritage. Perfect; absolute; entire. The strict truth. Webster's New World. Requiring close observance or demanding in expectations. Strict standards. American Heritage. Exact or precise; not loose, vague, or broad. A strict translation.
