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Strictly

/ˈstɹɪktli/

In a strict manner.

📖 Definitions of "Strictly"

adverb
  1. 1

    In a strict manner.

    "He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed."

  2. 2

    In a limited manner; only

  3. 3

    In a narrow or limited sense.

    "That term refers strictly to smaller birds."

  4. 4

    In a manner that applies to every member of a set or every interval of a function

🔄 Synonyms of "Strictly"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
rigorouslyIn a rigorous manner.
stringentlyin a stringent manner
purelySolely; exclusively; merely, simply.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Strictly"

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WordDefinition
stringentlyin a stringent manner
rigorouslyIn a rigorous manner.
purelySolely; exclusively; merely, simply.
stringentStrict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
stringencynounA rigorous imposition of standards.
rigournounSeverity or strictness.
hard(manner) With much force or effort.
rigidlyIn a rigid manner; stiffly.
rigidnounStiff, rather than flexible.
toughverb(of a material) Strong and resilient; sturdy.
rigorousShowing, causing, or favoring rigour/rigor; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.
robustlyIn a robust manner.
tightFirmly, so as not to come loose easily.
sternlyIn a stern manner.
firmly(manner) In a firm or definite or strong manner.
stronglyVery much.
resolutelyIn a determined, unyielding manner.
tightlyIn a tight manner.
stubbornlyIn a stubborn manner.
extremely(degree) To an extreme degree.

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