Definition of STRICTLY

strictly

Adverb

  • restricted to something
    • "we talked strictly business"
  • in a stringent manner
  • in a rigorous manner

Adv

  • In a strict manner.
  • In a limited manner; only
  • In a narrow or limited sense.
  • In a manner that applies to every member of a set or every interval of a function

Examples

  • "He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed."
  • "That term refers strictly to smaller birds."

Origin / Etymology

From strict + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 13

strictly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
strictly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
strictly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

strictly is a valid Words With Friends word