Definitions for strictly
strict·ly

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. strictly, purely(adverb)

   restricted to something

   "we talked strictly business"

2. strictly, stringently(adverb)

   in a stringent manner

   "the laws are stringently enforced"; "stringently controlled"

3. rigorously, strictly(adverb)

   in a rigorous manner

   "he had been trained rigorously by the monks"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. strictly(Adverb)

   In a strict manner.

   He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.

2. strictly(Adverb)

   In a narrow or limited sense.

   That term refers strictly to smaller birds.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Strictly(adverb)

   in a strict manner; closely; precisely

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'strictly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4514

2. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'strictly' in Adverbs Frequency: #293

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1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of strictly in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of strictly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of strictly in a Sentence

1. Devin Nunes:

   We heard from a lot of whistle-blowers and other informants who have given us information. And not just … related strictly to the latest allegations.

2. Phil Daman:

   We're aware that there is a niche group that enjoys participating in vaper competitions, any use of these products should be strictly limited to adults.

3. Ralf Herrenbrueck:

   There are two groups -- one group wants to follow it strictly and so only eat when it's dark while the other group wants to eat at normal times -- for example because there are also pregnant women there.

4. Andrew Carnegie:

   This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth: First, to set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him; and, after doing so, to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he is called upon to administer, and strictly bound as a matter of duty to administer in the manner which, in his judgment, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community --the man of wealth thus becoming the mere trustee and agent for his poorer brethren, bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience and ability to administer, doing for them better than they would or could do for themselves.

5. Harry Reid:

   He and I had our differences, but no one ever questioned his patriotism. Our battles were strictly political battles, there's no question in my mind that Babe Ruth in this league would be Babe Ruth in this league that Babe Ruth in this league's in with Donald Trump in the league. President Trump wouldn't make the team.

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