strictly

[US]/ˈstrɪktli/
[UK]/ˈstrɪktli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a strict manner; completely; definitely.

Phrases & Collocations

strictly adhere

strictly enforce

strictly prohibited

strictly confidential

strictly speaking

strictly prohibit

Example Sentences

that visit was strictly business.

a strictly immoral attitude

She is strictly a beauty.

Their friendship was strictly spiritual.

these foods are strictly forbidden.

Fishing is strictly preserved.

Isolationism is a strictly national policy.

kept strictly to the straight and narrow.

All their food is strictly kosher.

this chat of ours is strictly between us.

every aspect of their life is strictly regimented.

The information in my possession is strictly confidential.

told me the story strictly on the q.t.

Fishing in this pond is strictly preserved.

Television advertising is strictly monitored.

a strictly chronological account of the events

Candidates must comply strictly with these instructions.

Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.

Real-world Examples

Strictly enforced air raid drills were conducted.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

But those building codes are not followed very strictly.

Source: CNN Selected April 2015 Collection

And the liver monitors these strictly.

Source: TED-Ed (audio version)

The food processing has been strictly controlled.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book 2.

All pesticides are regulated and tested very strictly in the EU and the US.

Source: Kurzgesagt science animation

Strictly construed, his car is his property, Mr. Gardner.

Source: The Good Wife Season 2

English is not a strictly phonetic language.

Source: Learn techniques from Lucy.

Other human activities will be strictly limited.

Source: VOA Standard Speed Collection December 2016

A monitor industrial pollutants rigorously. Right? Strictly.

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

Matsutake prices are strictly based on grades.

Source: A Bite of China Season 1

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