Synonyms of rigidly

rigidly

adverb

as in strictly

without any relaxation of standards or precision

the judge stuck rigidly to the letter of the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strictly
• carefully
• precisely
• rigorously
• exactly
• scrupulously
• conscientiously
• meticulously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosely
• imprecisely
• inexactly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rigidly

In experiments plants that are rigidly staked to prevent their movement or that are grown in pots and turned out of sync with the Sun grow less vigorously and have fewer or smaller leaves. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026

Rather than rigidly following the starting specifications, an effective engineer adapts and refines the scope as a deeper understanding of the system develops. — Sufian Aldogom, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026

This latest Dystopian Future World That Reflects Our Own is comprised of what-else-but rigidly stratified class structures, bespoke genetic engineering available only to the wealthiest, and super-sentient artificial intelligence. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

Even though the category is rigidly defined, there are differences in style, cask finishes, alcohol content, and even mashbill to take into account when searching for this quintessentially American whiskey. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

Are the Norwegian authorities concerned for children’s safety — or are they offended by this family’s rigidly patriarchal beliefs, which include intolerance toward homosexuality? — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

But the Arab Barometer’s findings staunchly contradict any view of Palestinian politics as rigidly ideological, committed to revenge, and supportive of violence. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

That’s why assuming that people who are suicidal are rigidly on that path to end their life isn’t always correct, Moutier added. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Security decisions made too rigidly can become difficult to accommodate when engineers modify systems later. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026