Strictly: meaning, definitions and examples

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strictly

 

[ หˆstrษชktli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a rigid or precise manner

Done in a precise and exact way, without any deviation. Following a set of rules or guidelines without any exceptions. Often used to emphasize the severity or seriousness of a situation.

Synonyms

exactly, precisely, rigidly, sternly

Examples of usage

  • She strictly adhered to the diet plan.
  • The company enforces a strictly no-smoking policy.
  • The teacher strictly warned the students against cheating in the exam.
Context #2 | Adjective

limiting or restricting

Severely defined or limited. Not allowing for any flexibility or leniency. Imposing strict rules or regulations.

Synonyms

precise, rigid, severe, stringent

Examples of usage

  • The school has a strictly enforced dress code.
  • The hotel has a strictly no-pets policy.
  • The contract includes a strictly confidential clause.

Translations

Translations of the word "strictly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estritamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคกเคผเคพเคˆ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช streng

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara ketat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฒะพั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›ciล›le

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณๅฏ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท strictement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrictamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๊ฒฉํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตุฑุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅๆ ผๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strangt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑx ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrictamente

Etymology

The word 'strictly' originated from the Middle English word 'strictli', which was derived from the Old French word 'estrictement'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The term has evolved over time to convey the idea of exactness, rigidity, and precision in various contexts.

See also: constrict, strict, strictness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,253, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.