Definition
strict: austere, harsh, stern, rigorous, rigid
strictly: austerely, rigidly, severely, sternly; purely, exclusively
Our conversations are strictly professional. They are purely based on business.
- "As this is an official FBI matter, please observe strict protocol for discretion and confidentiality."
- "It would be strictly off the record."
- "Through the help of my personal trainer and spiritual guru, Philip Cheeter, I have discovered the benefits of a strict nutritional regimen and regular physical fitness."
- "Here at Delavigne we have a very strict policy of informality."
- "I think that the immigration laws in America are too strict!"
- "Philip : I am indeed lucky to have met a woman who shares my love of feminist literature, my strict vegetarian diet and above all, who shares my belief in a monogamous marriage built on celibacy."
- "Dr. Badguy : Strictly business."
- "Strictly business, I assure you."
- "Donna : Mr. Cheeter, for the record let me state that my interest in you is strictly professional."
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