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   Strict

   /strik(t)/

   

   adjective

   • 1. demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed: "my father was very strict" Similar sternsevereharshuncompromisingauthoritarianfirmaustereilliberalinflexibleunyieldingunbendingno-nonsenseinformal:solidOpposite lenient
   • ▪ (of a rule or discipline) demanding total obedience or observance; rigidly enforced: "civil servants are bound by strict rules on secrecy" Similar stringentrigoroussevereharshhardrigidtoughextremeabsoluteuttercompletetotalperfectOpposite liberal
   • ▪ (of a person) following rules or beliefs exactly: "a strict vegetarian"
   • ▪ exact in correspondence or adherence to something; not allowing or admitting deviation or relaxation: "a strict interpretation of the law" Similar preciseexactliteralclosefaithfultrueaccurateunerringscrupulouscarefulmeticulousrigorousstringentconscientiouspunctiliouspainstakingthoroughinformal:spot onon the markon the beamon the nailon the buttonorthodoxfundamentalistconservativetraditionaldevoutconscientioustruereligiousOpposite impreciseloosemoderateliberal

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘restricted in space or extent’): from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere ‘tighten, draw tight’.

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   Feb 16, 2024 · Tense; not relaxed . strict fiber. Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously particular . to keep strict watch. to pay strict attention. Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous . they are very strict in observing the Sabbath.

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   Define strict. strict synonyms, strict pronunciation, strict translation, English dictionary definition of strict. adj. strict·er , strict·est 1. a. Rigorous in the imposition of discipline: a strict parent. b. Conforming completely to established rule, principle, or...

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   extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited: a strict construction of the Constitution. close, careful, or minute: a strict search. absolute, perfect, or complete; utmost: told in strict confidence. stern; severe; austere: strict parents. Obsolete. drawn tight or close. See more. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.

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   3 days ago · Definition of 'strict' strict. (strɪkt ) adjective. A strict rule or order is very clear and precise or severe and must always be obeyed completely. [...] strictly adverb [ADVERB with verb] See full entry for 'strict' Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › strictSTRICT definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   Definition of strict in Essential American English Dictionary. strict. adjective. us / strɪkt/ Add to word list Add to word list. B1. A strict person makes sure that children or people working for him or her behave well and does not allow them to break any rules: a strict teacher. My parents were very strict with us.

7. www.wordsmyth.netstrict | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   imposing severe discipline or requiring rigorous effort; unyielding; demanding. She was a strict teacher and allowed no excuses for late papers. My parents were strict with us when we were children, and any disobedience was punished. synonyms: demanding, exacting, hard, rigid, rigorous, stern, stringent, unbending.

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   Detailed Meaning of 'strict' When someone or something is described as strict, it implies a rigid and uncompromising adherence to a set of standards or expectations. Individuals who are strict often impose strict discipline, firm boundaries, and high standards in their interactions or environments.