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- Dictionarystrictly/ˈstrɪk(t)li/
adverb
- 1. in a way that involves rigid enforcement or that demands obedience: "he's been brought up strictly"
- 2. used to indicate that one is applying words or rules exactly or rigidly: "strictly speaking, ham is a cured, cooked leg of pork"
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STRICTLY definition: 1. in a way that would bring severe punishment if not obeyed: 2. in a very limited or limiting…. Learn more.
1. a. : stringent in requirement or control. under strict orders. b. : severe in discipline. a strict teacher. 2. a. : inflexibly maintained or adhered to. strict secrecy. b. : rigorously conforming to principle or a norm or condition. 3. : exact, precise. in the strict sense of the word. 4. : of narrow erect habit of growth. a strict inflorescence
Strictly definition: in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently. See examples of STRICTLY used in a sentence.
a. Requiring close observance or demanding in expectations: strict standards. See Synonyms at severe. b. Carefully maintained or observed: strict silence; strict loyalty. 3. Not loose or vague; exact or precise: a strict definition. 4. Botany Stiff, narrow, and upright.
1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently. strictly enforced. 2. precisely or candidly; factually. strictly speaking.
in a stringent manner. synonyms: stringently. adverb. in a rigorous manner. synonyms: rigorously. adverb. restricted to something. “we talked strictly business”. synonyms: purely.
used to emphasize that something only applies to one particular person, thing or situation synonym purely. We'll look at the problem from a strictly legal point of view. I know we're friends, but this is strictly business. Their relationship is strictly platonic. Idioms. strictly speaking.
