⚖️strict

adjective
/strɪkt/

Meaning

Demanding that rules be obeyed and observed closely.
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example Sentences

The teacher is very strict about punctuality.

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

Example Expressions

strict rules

Synonyms

rigid, severe, stern, uncompromising, rigorous, demanding
Entry 1
rigid, severe, stern, uncompromising
Entry 2
severe, rigorous, stern, demanding

Antonyms

lenient, flexible, permissive, relaxed
Entry 1
lenient, flexible, permissive
Entry 2
lenient, relaxed, permissive, flexible

Collocations

strict rules, strict teacher, strict policy, strict discipline
Entry 1
strict rules, strict teacher, strict policy
Entry 2
strict rules, strict teacher, strict discipline

More Example Sentences

My teacher is strict with homework deadlines.

She was strict with herself during exam season.

Did you pass your childhood in strict discipline?

They are strict with their children’s screen time.

A woman trains for a cycling race every morning before sunrise riding along the river path near her town for at least twenty kilometers each session and follows a strict diet to stay in shape

A woman trains for a cycling race every morning before sunrise riding along the river path near her town for at least twenty kilometers each session and follows a strict diet to stay in shape while her coach tracks her speed and endurance

A woman trains for a cycling race every morning before sunrise riding along the river path near her town for at least twenty kilometers each session and follows a strict diet to stay in shape while her coach tracks her speed and endurance using data from a sensor attached to her bicycle

A woman trains for a cycling race every morning before sunrise riding along the river path near her town for at least twenty kilometers each session and follows a strict diet to stay in shape while her coach tracks her speed and endurance using data from a sensor attached to her bicycle and she gradually shaves minutes off her best time

A woman trains for a cycling race every morning before sunrise riding along the river path near her town for at least twenty kilometers each session and follows a strict diet to stay in shape while her coach tracks her speed and endurance using data from a sensor attached to her bicycle and she gradually shaves minutes off her best time until she feels fully prepared for the competition day

A woman trains for a cycling race every morning before sunrise riding along the river path near her town for at least twenty kilometers each session and follows a strict diet to stay in shape while her coach tracks her speed and endurance using data from a sensor attached to her bicycle and she gradually shaves minutes off her best time until she feels fully prepared for the competition day and lines up at the start with determination and confidence.

Related Vocabularies

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lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic

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