strictly — In 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.

In a manner that demands exact conformity to rules or standards; precisely and without exception.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
Follow the rules strictly and state your case explicitly!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝Examples
“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.”
“Students must strictly follow the dress code policy.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free