strictly

(adverb)

adverb

1. restricted to something

- we talked strictly business

Similar word(s): purely

2. in a stringent manner

- the laws are stringently enforced

- stringently controlled

Similar word(s): stringently

3. in a rigorous manner

Similar word(s): rigorously

Sentences with strictly as an adverb:

- He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.

- That term refers strictly to smaller birds.