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
4
: of narrow erect habit of growth
a strict inflorescence
Examples of strict in a Sentence
Her parents aren't very strict.
He insists on strict adherence to the rules.
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Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Some venues, such as London's fabric, encourage a phone-free environment through guidance rather than strict enforcement.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Pratt was ordered to have random drug tests, participate in medical and mental health treatment at the facility and follow other strict requirements.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
The coming months will likely determine whether Texas pursues strict prohibition or opts for more balanced, regulated oversight that could save livelihoods while protecting public health.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strict. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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strict
adjective1
: permitting no avoidance or escape
under strict orders
2
a
: kept with great care : absolute
strict secrecy
b
: carefully obeying rules or a code of conduct
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