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strict

/str/I/kt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint

    adj.all

    Synonyms nonindulgent
    Antonyms indulgent

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a <i>strict</i> embrace; a <i>strict</i> ligature.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

    adj.all

    Examples
    A strict vegetarian.
    Synonyms rigorous

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (of rules) stringently enforced

    adj.all

    Synonyms hard-and-fast

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. incapable of compromise or flexibility

    adj.all

    Synonyms rigid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. severe and unremitting in making demands

    adj.all

    Examples
    Strict standards.
    Synonyms exacting stern

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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