strictly

[strikt-lee]

adverb

1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently.

   strictly enforced.

2. precisely or candidly; factually.

   strictly speaking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of strictly¹

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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