Synonyms of strictly

strictly

adverb

as in carefully

without any relaxation of standards or precision

strictly speaking, Columbus did not discover America—the people living there had long known about it

the rules must be strictly obeyed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosely
• imprecisely
• inexactly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of strictly

Opponents falsely claimed the bill targeted agriculture broadly, although it was tailored strictly to dog-breeding operations. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

Shrubs are trimmed to accentuate their natural shape, while hedges are often shaped a little more strictly to maintain a uniform look. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026

Instead, London and Paris have assembled a coalition of dozens of countries for a strictly defensive Hormuz mission, separate from Washington's campaign, that will begin only when conditions permit following a ceasefire. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

In fact, the City Section was only following rules adopted by its football coaches directing that teams be placed in brackets by strictly following where they are rated in computer rankings. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

The shift toward consumer BCI The LumiSleep D1 is designed strictly as a wellness and sleep-support tool for adults and makes no diagnostic, medical, or therapeutic claims. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Investigators noted that while Gonzalez possessed a valid Florida concealed weapons permit, state law strictly prohibits carrying firearms in the bar portions of dining establishments or handling firearms while intoxicated. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The Administration has argued that the officials have participated in political events in a strictly personal capacity, which is permitted under the Hatch Act, and that their actions have been cleared by lawyers and ethics officials. — Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026

Trade Dynamics & Risks This position profits if GOOGL trades strictly between $250 and $325 through expiration, allowing time decay (theta) and the post-event volatility crush (vega) to erode the options' value. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026