strictly

American  

[strikt-lee] / ˈstrɪkt li /

adverb

1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently.

   strictly enforced.

2. precisely or candidly; factually.

   strictly speaking.

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Etymology

Origin of strictly

First recorded in 1480–90; strict + -ly

Example Sentences

Those applicants weren’t screened as strictly as usual because they were likely to be existing customers and would be informally vetted by branch staff, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

For many years, scholars believed that constructing Poverty Point required a strictly organized, hierarchical society working across generations.

From Science Daily

Independent congregations, underground seminaries and all missionary activity remained strictly prohibited.

From The Wall Street Journal

But UC leaders say it has resulted in lower tuition rates when compared to tying costs strictly to inflation.

From Los Angeles Times

The Swiss conglomerate had already been under pressure over Perrier and its other brands as EU regulations strictly limit what treatments are allowed for any product marketed as natural mineral water.

From Barron's

Related Words

• closely
• rigorously