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strictly

American  
[strikt-lee] / ˈstrɪkt li /

adverb

  1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently.

    strictly enforced.

  2. precisely or candidly; factually.

    strictly speaking.

Etymology

Origin of strictly

First recorded in 1480–90; strict + -ly

Example Sentences

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In 2020, the Somerset stand-up - then 55 - was crowned the oldest winner of Strictly Come Dancing.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

He competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, and more recently provided TV commentary for BBC One on the semi-finals of Eurovision with Rylan Clark.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Karen moved to the UK from New York in America to be on Strictly, with "no idea what I was getting myself into" she said.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing's longest serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, is leaving the show after 14 years.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Strictly speaking, Mom was gossiping, but who was going to tell her?

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata

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