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

My editor had one rule: I had to strictly follow Gemini’s itinerary to size up the hits and misses.

From The Wall Street Journal

In many cases, though, the clubs are reserved strictly for locals, with rare exceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

His revenue sharing, which he did not disclose, creates conflicts of interest as advisers may be incentivized to recommend funds that pay them more, rather than those that are strictly in the client’s best interest.

From MarketWatch

“So, strictly speaking, the Heck language fits. But that could just show that the phrasing was not quite as tailored as it should have been.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The deployment is part of France's recent bolstering of its military presence in the Middle East, which French President Emmanuel Macron described as strictly "defensive".

From BBC

Related Words

• closely
• rigorously