strict
/stɹɪkt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: stricter · strictest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Strained; drawn close; tight.
Adjective
Examples
strict embrace
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Tense; not relaxed.
Adjective
Examples
strict fiber
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “strict” mean?
Strained; drawn close; tight.
Is “strict” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.