B2adverblawwork
US/ˈstrɪkt.li/
UK/ˈstrɪkt.li/
in a way that must be obeyed exactly; also exactly or only
In context
Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere inside the hospital building.
Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.
This meeting is strictly for managers, so interns can't join.
Words that go with strictly
adverb + adjective
- strictly prohibitedTaking photos is strictly prohibited in the museum.
- strictly controlledAccess to the lab is strictly controlled.
- strictly confidentialYour answers will be kept strictly confidential.
adverb + verb
- strictly speakingStrictly speaking, he is not my uncle but my father's cousin.
verb + adverb
- follow strictlyStudents must follow the rules strictly during the exam.