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strict
01
(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances
Examples
The company has strict guidelines in place to ensure workplace safety for all employees.
02
(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely
Examples
The strict teacher enforced a no-talking rule during tests.
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
strictest
Comparative
stricter
gradable
Examples
She is a strict vegan and avoids all animal products.
04
(of a person) closely and carefully following rules, beliefs, or principles
Examples
She is a strict vegetarian, avoiding all animal products in her diet.
Lexical Tree
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strictness
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