strict · adj
strict (BEHAVIOR)
B2 always behaving in a particular way because of your beliefs
Dictionary examples:
She's a strict vegetarian, so she doesn't eat poultry or fish. (60.5)
strict (EXACT)
C2 exactly correct
Dictionary examples:
a strict translation of a text (27.2)
strict (RULE)
B2 If a rule, law, etc. is strict, it must be obeyed.
Dictionary examples:
We need stricter controls on air pollution. (34.4)
She gave me strict instructions to be there by ten. (37.5)
We follow very strict guidelines on the use and storage of personal details on computers. (52.9)
Do you think stricter laws would help reduce automobile accidents? (59.7)
strict (PERSON)
B1 A strict person makes sure that children or people working for them behave well and does not allow them to break any rules.
Dictionary examples:
My strict boss made me wear a tie to our beach office. (0.0)
Our strict gym teacher made us do push-ups for thinking about pizza. (0.0)
The strict chef yelled at me for putting pineapple on pizza. (0.0)
a strict teacher (16.4)
My parents were very strict about finishing our homework before dinner. (42.5)