strictly
To the letter
Strictly means in a rigorous or exact manner, with no exceptions or flexibility: strictly speaking, strictly forbidden, strictly enforced.
It emphasizes precision or adherence to rules: The diet is strictly vegetarian.
Strictly can also mean exclusively or only: This information is strictly confidential.
In casual speech, strictly sometimes intensifies: That's strictly amateur hour.
With total accuracy
- preciselyIn an exact manner
- accuratelyIn a correct manner
- specificallyIn a precise manner
- literallyIn exact terms
technically · narrowly · properly · correctly · explicitly · unambiguously · definitively · rigorously
In severe manner
- sternlyIn a severe manner
- severelyIn a harsh manner
- firmlyWith steadfast resolve
- rigidlyIn an unyielding manner
inflexibly · uncompromisingly · stringently · austerely · disciplinarian · authoritarian · demanding · exacting
Exclusively, nothing more
- restrictedLimited in scope
- exclusivelyOnly, nothing else
- solelyWithout anything else
- purelyEntirely, without admixture
nothing but · just · merely · bounded · constrained · circumscribed · off-limits · no exceptions
Principles governing behavior
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- forbiddenNot allowed
- enforcedMade to be followed
controlled · monitored · policed · compliance · adherence · penalties · violations · zero-tolerance
Socially appropriate
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- conventionalFollowing accepted practices
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- orthodoxConforming to established belief
ceremonial · protocol · etiquette · decorum · appropriately · black-tie · dress code
exactly
With total accuracy
- preciselyIn an exact manner
- accuratelyIn a correct manner
- specificallyIn a precise manner
literally · technically · narrowly · properly · correctly · explicitly · unambiguously · definitively · rigorously · meticulously
harshly
In severe manner
rigidly · inflexibly · uncompromisingly · stringently · austerely · disciplinarian · authoritarian · demanding · exacting · tough
only
Exclusively, nothing more
- restrictedLimited in scope
- exclusivelyOnly, nothing else
- solelyWithout anything else
purely · nothing but · just · merely · bounded · constrained · circumscribed · off-limits · no exceptions · non-negotiable
rules
Principles governing behavior
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- forbiddenNot allowed
enforced · controlled · monitored · policed · compliance · adherence · penalties · violations · zero-tolerance · crackdown
proper
Socially appropriate
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- conventionalFollowing accepted practices
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
orthodox · ceremonial · protocol · etiquette · decorum · appropriately · black-tie · dress code
strictlyloosely
Without being tight
imprecisely · inexactly · approximately · roughly · vaguely
strictlyleniently
With tolerance, not severity
permissively · loosely · indulgently · tolerantly · gently
- strictly speakingIn the narrowest sense
- strictly businessProfessional dealings only
- strict rules
- strict parentEnforcer of household discipline
- strict liabilityLegal responsibility without fault
- in strict confidenceTold privately, not repeatable
strict, district, restrict, restriction, unrestricted, strictness, constrict, restrictive, restricting