strict

strict

adjective \ˈstrikt\

Definition of STRICT

1

archaic

a : tight, close; also : intimate

b : narrow

2

a : stringent in requirement or control <under strict orders>

b : severe in discipline <a strict teacher>

3

a : inflexibly maintained or adhered to <strict secrecy>

b : rigorously conforming to principle or a norm or condition

4

: exact, precise <in the strict sense of the word>

5

: of narrow erect habit of growth <a strict inflorescence>

— strict·ly \ˈstrik(t)-lē\ adverb

— strict·ness \-nəs\ noun

Examples of STRICT

1. Her parents aren't very strict.
2. He insists on strict adherence to the rules.

Origin of STRICT

Middle English stricte, from Latin strictus, from past participle of stringere to bind tight — more at strain

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to STRICT

Synonyms

accurate, authentic, exact, precise, right, faithful, true, veracious

Antonyms

corrupt, corrupted, false, imprecise, inaccurate, inauthentic, inexact, loose, unfaithful

Related Words

lifelike, realistic; careful, conscientious, meticulous, punctilious, scrupulous; authoritative; bona fide, genuine, real, veridical

Near Antonyms

careless, slack, slipshod, slovenly; erroneous, incorrect, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, untruthful, wrong

See Synonym Discussion at rigid

Rhymes with STRICT

picked, Pict, ticked