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strictlyIn a manner that demands exact conformity to rules or standards; precisely and without exception.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a manner that demands exact conformity to rules or standards; precisely and without exception.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrɪkt.li/

Korean meaning: 엄격하게, 철저히

Korean pronunciation: 스트릭트-리 (강세: 스트릭트)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother strictly forbade eating cookies before dinner, but strictly allowed sneaking vegetables from the fridge.
  • The library rules are strictly enforced - even whispering 'hello' might get you expelled.
  • This meeting is strictly business, so please don't bring your pet parrot again.

strictly

ADVERB

//ˈstrɪkt.li//

In a manner that demands exact conformity to rules or standards; precisely and without exception.

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💡 Concept

In a manner that demands exact conformity to rules or standards; precisely and without exception.

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strictly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Follow the rules strictly and state your case explicitly!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈstrɪkt.li/

🌳Etymology

Rootstrict
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'strictus' meaning 'drawn tight' or 'bound tightly', the past participle of 'stringere' (to bind, draw tight). The word evolved to mean applying rules or standards in a tight, unwavering manner, like pulling a rope taut with no slack.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother strictly forbade eating cookies before dinner, but strictly allowed sneaking vegetables from the fridge.

😄 Fun example

The library rules are strictly enforced - even whispering 'hello' might get you expelled.

😄 Fun example

This meeting is strictly business, so please don't bring your pet parrot again.

Students must strictly follow the dress code policy.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

rigorouslypreciselyexactlyfirmlyseverely

Antonyms

looselyleniently