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What is another word for Strict? – 175 Strict Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    rigorous severe stern austere harsh firm tight exacting demanding precise meticulous punctilious uncompromising inflexible unyielding stringent rigid tough hard unrelenting merciless pitiless unfeeling inexorable immovable obstinate stubborn uncompromising strict rigid severe stern harsh firm tight exacting demanding

    Meaning of Strict

    The primary meaning of the word "Strict" is having a strong and strict quality, or being severe and uncompromising.

    Definitions

    • Having a strong and strict quality, or being severe and uncompromising
    • * Severely exact or precise
    • * Lacking leniency or flexibility
    • * Rigidly adhering to a standard, rule, or principle

    Etymology of Strict

    The word "Strict" originates from the Latin word "strictus", which is the past participle of "stringere", meaning "to draw tight" or "to tighten"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is tightly drawn or closely constrained
    Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include connotations of severity, rigidity, and exactness

    Example Uses

    • The strict rules of the monastery governed every aspect of the monks' lives
    • * The teacher was known for being strict and demanding, but fair
    • * The company has a strict policy of confidentiality regarding employee records

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    lenient flexible relaxed gentle mild soft permissive indulgent lax loose casual easygoing tolerant forgiving merciful pitying yielding compromising accommodating conciliatory moderate reasonable laid-back carefree lax slack negligent lackadaisical apathetic indifferent

    Related Nouns

    discipline rule law regulation standard principle code guideline directive ordinance decree edict statute act policy procedure protocol convention tradition custom practice habit routine regimen system order hierarchy authority power control restraint limitation restriction prohibition taboo ban

    Related Verbs

    enforce impose dictate command order decree prescribe proscribe restrict limit constrain confine regulate govern control restrain prohibit forbid ban enforce compel coerce force obligate bind tie fasten secure tighten strengthen rigidify

    Related Adjectives

    rigorous severe stern austere harsh firm tight exacting demanding precise meticulous punctilious uncompromising inflexible unyielding stringent rigid tough hard unrelenting merciless pitiless unfeeling inexorable immovable obstinate stubborn resolute determined unwavering unshakeable steadfast unyielding strict severe stern harsh firm tight exacting demanding