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Strict
/strɪkt/
Enforcing rules and expectations very firmly, allowing for little leniency or flexibility.
Synonyms:
rigid
stern
severe
rigorous
uncompromising
Antonyms:
lenient
flexible
permissive
relaxed
Examples:
My parents are very
strict
with me.
The
strict
teacher never allows late homework.
Etymology:
Derived from mid 15th century Latin
strictus
, from
stringere
, meaning
to bind tightly
.
Usage Statistics:
18 mentions per 1 million words
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