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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

If, strictly speaking, it’s not all one could ask for, it’s only because one is greedy for more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Sometimes I hold her hand—which, strictly speaking, we’re not supposed to do.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

strictly speaking

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