Strict Definition & Meaning
strict
- adjective
- rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard; "rigorous application of the law"; "a strict vegetarian"
- (of rules) stringently enforced; "hard-and-fast rules"
- characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
- incapable of compromise or flexibility
- severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards"
"Strict" in song lyrics
See how strict is used in real songs:
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"I hope he let you go cause he kinda strict"
Baby Dc — I'm Feelin' you -
"I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the strict"
Coolio f/ L.V. — Gangsta's Paradise -
"Business trick, damn strict"
DJ Taz f/ Raheem the Dream — That's Right
Words that rhyme with strict
Usage tips for "strict"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does strict mean?
- rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard; "rigorous application of the law"; "a strict vegetarian" (of rules) stringently enforced; "hard-and-fast rules" characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint incapable of compromise or flexibility severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards"
- What part of speech is strict?
- Strict is an adjective.
- How many definitions does strict have?
- Strict has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).