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strictly speaking

ADVERB
namely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
especially i.e. particularly specially specifically
STRONG
videlicet viz.
WEAK
by way of explanation expressly id est in other words in plain English scilicet that is to wit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broadly commonly generally usually
ADVERB
scilicet
Synonyms
WEAK
by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly specially specifically that is to wit videlicet viz.
ADVERB
videlicet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
namely that is
STRONG
viz.
WEAK
by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly scilicet specially specifically to wit

Example Sentences

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“So, strictly speaking, the Heck language fits. But that could just show that the phrasing was not quite as tailored as it should have been.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

While strictly speaking the events seem to contravene restrictions imposed on mass gatherings, they have been tolerated by the authorities.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

But in that sport we rarely use our feet, and we don’t, strictly speaking, play with a ball.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

“The Madness” does its work over eight, which strictly speaking is more than it needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2024

To all appearances, the trio of barking, nipping, squirrel-chasing imps had been raised by wolves, and this was why they were not, strictly speaking, ordinary children.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood