strictly B2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈstɹɪktli/ See IPA manual Freq #5014 Meanings 1 adv In a way that follows rules exactly and without exception. He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed. 2 adv Only and nothing more; used to limit what you mean. This information is strictly for staff members. 3 adv In an exact or narrow sense. Strictly speaking, a whale is not a fish. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that follows rules... rigorously 2 adv · only and nothing more; used... purely Etymology AI details From strict + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # strictly **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈstɹɪktli/ **Frequency rank:** 5014 ## Meanings 1. In a way that follows rules exactly and without exception. 2. Only and nothing more; used to limit what you mean. 3. In an exact or narrow sense. ## Examples - He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed. - This information is strictly for staff members. - Strictly speaking, a whale is not a fish. ## Etymology From strict + -ly. ## AI Etymology Strictly is from strict + -ly. In present-day use, it can mean in a way that follows rules exactly and without exception, or only and nothing more; used to limit what you mean. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown