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strictly

/ˈstrɪkt.li/
strict · ly
Adjective:strict
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• adverb

1

In a way that demands total obedience or observance of rules, standards, or limits; rigorously or stringently.

Example

"Safety regulations are strictly enforced across all construction sites."

2

Completely and exclusively; for one specified purpose or within one category only.

Example

"Their relationship remained strictly professional throughout the entire project."

3

In an exact, literal, or precise sense, without any deviation or approximation.

Example

"Strictly speaking, a tomato is classified as a botanical fruit rather than a vegetable."

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• Nearby Words

stricken
strickland
strict
strictly
strictness
stride
strident

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'strict' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'strict' derives from the Latin 'strictus', the past participle of 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight' or 'to bind'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strictly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strictly
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