/ ˈstrɪktli; NAmE / adverb
1.
with a lot of control and rules that must be obeyed :
She was brought up very strictly.
The industry is strictly regulated.
2.
used to emphasize that sth happens or must happen in all circumstances
SYN absolutely :
Smoking is strictly forbidden.
My letter is, of course, strictly private and confidential.
3.
in all details; exactly :
This is not strictly true.
4.
used to emphasize that sth only applies to one particular person, thing or situation
SYN purely :
We'll look at the problem from a strictly legal point of view.
I know we're friends, but this is strictly business.
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IDIOMS
- strictly speaking