strictly
English meaning: Strictly
Definition
In a strict manner.
Example
“He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.”
Another example: “Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common adverb meaning in a strict, precise, or absolute way ('strictly forbidden', 'strictly speaking'). Neutral to formal register. 'Strictly speaking' introduces a precise qualification; 'strictly confidential' emphasises absolute privacy.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'strict' plus '-ly', from Latin 'strictus' (drawn tight), past participle of 'stringere' (to bind tight); 16th century.
Synonyms
- rigorously
- stringently
- absolutely
- purely
- precisely
Antonyms / Opposites
- loosely
- leniently
- approximately
Related Words
Common Collocations
- strictly forbidden
- strictly speaking
- strictly confidential
- strictly prohibited
- strictly necessary
- strictly enforced
Word Forms
strict (adj); strictly (adv); strictness (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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