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- 1. the quality or condition of being strict: "the strictness of his upbringing" Similar Opposite
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noun [ U ] uk / ˈstrɪkt.nəs / us / ˈstrɪkt.nəs / Add to word list. the ability of something to limit someone's freedom very much: the increased strictness of the immigration rules. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Severe. an iron hand/fist in a velvet glove idiom. austerely. authoritarian. be heavy on someone idiom. brutally. flaming.
1. a. : stringent in requirement or control. under strict orders. b. : severe in discipline. a strict teacher. 2. a. : inflexibly maintained or adhered to. strict secrecy. b. : rigorously conforming to principle or a norm or condition. 3. : exact, precise. in the strict sense of the word. 4. : of narrow erect habit of growth.
used to refer to someone who follows the rules and principles of a belief or way of living very carefully and exactly, or a belief or principle that is followed very carefully and exactly: His parents were strict Catholics. strict vegetarian She's a strict vegetarian and refuses to eat any poultry or fish. in the/a strict sense.
STRICTNESS meaning: 1. the ability of something to limit someone's freedom very much: 2. the ability of something to…. Learn more.
Definition of strictness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. Rigorous in the imposition of discipline: a strict parent. b. Conforming completely to established rule, principle, or condition: a strict vegetarian. 2. a. Requiring close observance or demanding in expectations: strict standards. See Synonyms at severe. b. Carefully maintained or observed: strict silence; strict loyalty. 3.
characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals. Synonyms: austere, harsh, illiberal, narrow. Antonyms: lax, flexible. stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.: strict laws; a strict judge.
1. adjective. A strict rule or order is very clear and precise or severe and must always be obeyed completely. The officials had issued strict instructions that we were not to get out of the jeep. French privacy laws are very strict. All your replies will be treated in the strictest confidence.
IPA guide. Other forms: strictnesses. Definitions of strictness. noun. conscientious attention to rules and details. synonyms: stringency. see more. noun. uncompromising resolution.
Strict describes someone who sticks to a particular set of rules. If your math teacher is strict, it means that she expects her rules to be followed to the letter. The adjective strict always has to do with rules.
