strict

US /strɪkt/

UK /strɪkt/

1.

demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed

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My parents were very strict about bedtime.

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The school has very strict rules about uniforms.

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rigorous stringent austere demanding firm

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lenient lax

2.

(of a rule or a law) precise and without exception

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The law is very strict on environmental protection.

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We follow a strict diet to stay healthy.

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precise exact rigorous absolute uncompromising

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loose flexible

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strictness