Strict Strɪkt She's Adjective Rules/Regulations Guidelines Work Carried

• strict rules/regulations
• there are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out.
• the head teacher imposed very strict discipline.
• she's on a very strict diet.

strict

1. that must be obeyed exactly
• strict rules/regulations
• There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out.
• The head teacher imposed very strict discipline.
• She's on a very strict diet.
• He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else).
• He expected strict adherence to his rules.

Extra Examples

• She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed
• There are strict regulations regarding the number of hours drivers can work.
2. demanding that rules, especially rules about behaviour, should be obeyed
• a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian
• I had a very strict upbringing.
• She's very strict about things like homework.
• They were always very strict with their children.
3. obeying the rules of a particular religion, belief, etc. exactly
• a strict Muslim
• a strict vegetarian
4. very exact and clearly defined
• It wasn’t illegal in the strict sense (of the word).
• They insisted on their strict legal rights.

Word Origin

• late Middle English (in the sense ‘restricted in space or extent’): from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere ‘tighten, draw tight’.