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Definitions

strict

[strikt] / strɪkt /
ADJECTIVE
stern; severe; austere
Synonyms
STRONGEST
draconian exacting harsh rigid rigorous scrupulous severe stern stringent tough
WEAK
austere dead set disciplinary dour firm forbidding grim hard hard-boiled iron-fisted no-nonsense oppressive picky prudish punctilious puritanical set square stickling straight strait-laced stuffy unpermissive unsparing uptight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
easy easygoing facile flexible gentle kind lenient mild nice soft tolerant
WEAK
amenable tractable uncertain yielding
ADJECTIVE
accurate; absolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exact meticulous precise religious scrupulous
STRONG
detail-oriented
WEAK
close complete faithful just particular perfect right total true undistorted utter veracious veridical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless imprecise inaccurate inexact negligent undetailed
WEAK
indefinite

Example Sentences

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The fishing season this year is subject to strict limits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The $59.50 13-inch doll is the only item with a strict “limit one per customer” rule, and regularly resells for hundreds online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Masters organisers are known for their strict rules and code of conduct for players and fans - known as patrons - attending the tournament.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration has strict rules and a “zero-tolerance” policy regarding unruly passengers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Our mom and dad were pretty strict compared to our friends’ parents.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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