OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 15094

strict

/stɹɪkt/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
estricto
Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous.
No one, however, would have anything to do with him, as Mr. Keeson's orders in those respects were very strict ; he had often threatened any one of his employés with instant dismis…
they are very strict in observing the Sabbath
estricto
Severe in discipline.
It was a very strict lesson.
Our teacher was always very strict. If we didn't behave, we would get punished.