strictly
Americanadverb
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in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently.
strictly enforced.
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precisely or candidly; factually.
strictly speaking.
Etymology
Origin of strictly
Example Sentences
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“I came to this town strictly because our daughter was here. We could be five minutes from our grandchildren instead of 45 minutes away.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Appian itself isn’t strictly an AI company—the firm builds automation software that it sells to governments and enterprises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The phone number is to strictly only be used by the mother to seek specialist help, North Wales Police said.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Every step had to be performed under strictly oxygen-free conditions because oxygen can permanently damage nitrogenase metallocofactors.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Both Floyd and Lloyd married Indianapolis wives: strictly city girls who’d gone to Butler University and bobbed their hair.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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