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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.

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Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

Adjective S.
severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards"

Adjective S.
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard; "rigorous application of the law"; "a strict vegetarian"

Adjective S.
unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; "a parent severe to the pitch of hostility"- H.G.Wells; "a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien"; "a strict disciplinarian"; "a Spartan upbringing"

Adjective S.
not indulgent; "strict parents"

Adjective S.
incapable of compromise or flexibility

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Adjective S.
(of rules) stringently enforced; "hard-and-fast rules"


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Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

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Tense; not relaxed; as, a strict fiber.

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Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously nice; as, to keep strict watch; to pay strict attention.

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Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous; as, very strict in observing the Sabbath.

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Rigidly; interpreted; exactly limited; confined; restricted; as, to understand words in a strict sense.

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Upright, or straight and narrow; -- said of the shape of the plants or their flower clusters.


Strict

Strict , a. [Compar. Stricter ; superl. Strictest.] [L. strictus, p.p. of stringere to draw or bind tight, to strain. See Strain, and cf. Strait, a.] 1. Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature. Dryden. 2. Tense; not relaxed; as, a strict fiber. 3. Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously nice; as, to keep strict watch; to pay strict attention. Shak.
It shall be still in strictest measure.
4. Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous; as, very strict in observing the Sabbath. "Through the strict senteries." Milton. 5. Rigidly; interpreted; exactly limited; confined; restricted; as, to understand words in a strict sense. 6. (Bot.) Upright, or straight and narrow; -- said of the shape of the plants or their flower clusters. Syn. -- Exact; accurate; nice; close; rigorous; severe. -- Strict, Severe. Strict, applied to a person, denotes that he conforms in his motives and acts to a principle or code by which he is bound; severe is strict with an implication often, but not always, of harshness. Strict is opposed to lax; severe is opposed to gentle.
And rules as strict his labored work confine, As if the Stagirite o'erlooked each line.
Soon moved with touch of blame, thus Eve: - "What words have passed thy lips, Adam severe!"
The Strict Observance, ∨ Friars of the Strict Observance. (R. C. Ch.) See Observance.

Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

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Usage Examples

Logic: The art of thinking and reasoning in strict accordance with the limitations and incapacities of the human misunderstanding.

In terms of work I've always had a Bad Attitude in that I won't work anywhere which requires me to work strict hours or follow a dress code. I don't know if that's an Asperger's thing or not, I think it's just being reasonable.

These rules may seem simple enough, but it will require great morale and physical courage to adhere to them. But if carried out in the strict sense of the word it will surely lead to a greater success than could otherwise be attained.

I am quite strict as a dad but I don't want to be censorious.

I have to be on such a strict diet constantly.

I would eat healthy at times and pig out at times. But I never had to go on a strict diet plan.

I'm on a strict gossip diet. No gossip websites, no gossip magazines. Otherwise, I find it paralyzing to exist.

Push-ups, sit-ups, and a strict diet of raisins. That's my plan.

I go to the gym five days a week and I have a personal trainer. I am on a strict diet, which is kind of hard to keep up with on the road, but I stick to it as well as I can.

I think there ought to be a strict separation or wall built between our religious faith and our practice of political authority in office. I don't think the President of the United States should extoll Christianity if he happens to be a Christian at the expense of Judaism, Islam or other faiths.

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Other Usage Examples

To seduce a woman famous for strict morals, religious fervor and the happiness of her marriage: what could possibly be more prestigious?

The principle that certain sins should not receive the Church's testimony of forgiveness was probably no novelty at all, but had been applied in various churches perhaps, however, with no strict consistency.

I basically became a cheerleader because I had a very strict mom. That was my way of being a bad girl.

Growing up, my mom was very strict about how I dressed and how I behaved, and I said to myself that I wasn't going to be like that. But now I know I'm going to be exactly like my mom. I'm going to be worse!

My mom was definitely very strict with me.

My mom was very strict when I was growing up. I could not talk to boys until I was 18. I had to study and work hard.

My dad is a lawyer and my mom is an artist. So growing up was exactly what it sounds like - strict household but a lot of creativity. They are so psyched that I get to make music for a living. My parents rule.

The problem with being British... I don't know if it's me being British or being raised a strict Catholic, but you never really enjoy success.

I have found no greater satisfaction than achieving success through honest dealing and strict adherence to the view that, for you to gain, those you deal with should gain as well.

Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.

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