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strictly

/ˈstɹɪktli/adverb2 syllables

Strictly means: restricted to something.

Synonyms for strictly3

adverb, as in restricted to something

adverb, as in in a stringent manner

stringently

adverb, as in in a rigorous manner

rigorously

What does strictly mean?3

adverb

1

restricted to something“we talked strictly business”

2

in a stringent manner“the laws are stringently enforced”

3

in a rigorous manner“he had been trained rigorously by the monks”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Strictly in a sentence

  • We only have one rule, but it must be observed strictly.rul
  • From a strictly scientific point of view, history cannot be called a science.sundown
  • Strictly speaking, she didn't like it at all, but she didn't say a thing.bart
  • Strictly speaking, his view differs somewhat from that of his opponents.CM
  • Strictly speaking, his view differs somewhat from mine.unknown
  • Strictly speaking, tomatoes aren't vegetables, but rather fruits.marcj794
  • Strictly speaking, he is not qualified for the job.CM
  • Speaking strictly, your opinion is different from mine.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of strictly

as a adverb

comparative
strictlier
superlative
strictliest