Top synonyms for “strict”: exacting, hard-and-fast, nonindulgent, rigid, rigorous, stern, austere, blue(a), and 19 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)severe and unremitting in making demands“an exacting instructor”
- (adjective)rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard“rigorous application of the law”
- (adjective)characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
- (adjective)incapable of compromise or flexibility
- (adjective)(of rules) stringently enforced“hard-and-fast rules”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "strict"?
Common synonyms for "strict" include exacting, hard-and-fast, nonindulgent, rigid, rigorous, stern. Our thesaurus lists 27 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "strict" mean?
severe and unremitting in making demands Example: "an exacting instructor"
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