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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.
A strict rule or order is very precise or severe and must be obeyed absolutely. She gave me strict instructions not to say anything. American English : strict / sˈtrɪkt /
The meaning of STRICT is stringent in requirement or control. How to use strict in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Strict.
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.
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.
STRICT definition: 1. A strict person makes sure that children or people working for them behave well and does not…. Learn more.
A strict rule or order is very precise or severe and must be obeyed absolutely. She gave me strict instructions not to say anything. American English : strict / sˈtrɪkt /
Strict definition: characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles. See examples of STRICT used in a sentence.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective strict mean? There are 29 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective strict, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
