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strictly

American  
[strikt-lee] / ˈstrɪkt li /

adverb

  1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently.

    strictly enforced.

  2. precisely or candidly; factually.

    strictly speaking.


Etymology

Origin of strictly

First recorded in 1480–90; strict + -ly

Example Sentences

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For Carney, this trip is strictly business, aligned with his broader goal of diversifying Canada's trade partners to reduce economic dependence on the US.

From BBC

Plus, as sleepwear styles become more fashionable, it’s hard to think of them as strictly for the slovenly set.

From MarketWatch

Plus, as sleepwear styles become more fashionable, it’s hard to think of them as strictly for the slovenly set.

From MarketWatch

Though her exact role in spirit matters remains almost entirely unknown, while in Washington, DC, Mrs. Fox didn’t control events in the séance parlor as strictly as Leah had always done.

From Literature

The researchers suggested that including modest amounts of animal-source foods may help prevent undernutrition and loss of lean muscle mass in very old age, compared with strictly plant-based diets.

From Science Daily