strictly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   restricted to something

   we talked strictly business

2. 2
   adv

   In a strict manner.

   He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.

3. 3
   adv

   In a limited manner; only

   This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.

4. 4
   adv

   In a narrow or limited sense.

   That term refers strictly to smaller birds.

5. 5
   adv

   in a rigorous manner

6. 6
   adv

   in a stringent manner

7. 7
   adv

   In a manner that applies to every member of a set or every interval of a function

8. 8
   name

   Strictly Come Dancing, a television show

Etymology

From strict + -ly.