strict

adjective
UK: /strɪkt/
US: /strɪkt/

  1. Demanding that rules concerning behavior are always obeyed

    1. My teacher is strict with us.
    2. The headmaster was very strict about punctuality, with punishments for lateness.

  2. Following rules or beliefs exactly

    1. My diet is very strict now.
    2. There's a strict dress code that we must follow at all times.

  3. Exact and accurate

    1. That is the strict truth.
    2. In the strict sense of the word, that's not illegal.

Synonyms

severe firm rigorous stringent harsh precise exact literal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strict" in English means: Demanding that rules concerning behavior are always obeyed, Following rules or beliefs exactly, Exact and accurate.

The phonetic transcription of "strict" is /strɪkt/ in British English and /strɪkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strict": severe, firm, rigorous, stringent, harsh, precise, exact, literal.

Example usage of "strict": "My teacher is strict with us.". More examples on the page.