All strictly synonyms
strict·ly
S s adv strictly
- minutely — occurring every minute.
- as well — You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
- for real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- indeed — in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
- indisputably — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
- gravely — Samuel L(ee), Jr. 1922–2004, U.S. naval officer: first black admiral.
- firmly — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- meticulously — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- by the skin of one's teeth — by a narrow margin; only just
- for certain — free from doubt or reservation; confident; sure: I am certain he will come.
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- doggedly — persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious: a dogged worker.
- literally — in the literal or strict sense: She failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally. What does the word mean literally?
- mindfully — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
- in-deed — in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
- literatim — word for word and letter for letter; in exactly the same words.
- methodically — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- adamantly — utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
adverb strictly
- obdurately — In an obdurate manner; stubbornly, intractably or inflexibly.
- indefatigably — In an extremely persistent and untiring manner; in an indefatigable manner.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- dogmatically — relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal: We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.
- faultlessly — In a faultless manner.
- ascetically — a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
- exactingly — In an exacting manner.
- formally — in a formal manner: The store was formally opened on Tuesday.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
- exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.