Strict

usgb/strɪkt/
adjective

Following rules or standards very closely.

The teacher is strict about homework.
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Often appears as...

  • strict regulations
  • strict rules
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Authority figure

Often used to describe someone in charge, like a parent or teacher, who enforces rules

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He grew up with a strict father who had firm rules.
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Expect compliance

Used where rules must be followed without exception, showing no leniency

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The military training was strict and allowed no room for error.
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Severity

Conveys a sense of harshness or lack of flexibility in rules or discipline

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The school's strict dress code prohibited casual wear.
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