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
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Forms of strictly
as a adverb
- comparative
- strictlier
- superlative
- strictliest