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strict with Russian translation
strict usage examples
В музее строгие правила: фотографировать запрещено.
The museum is strict about no photography.
Её дядя строгий, но при этом очень заботлив.
Her uncle is strict but he also cares a lot.
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strict belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
strict synonyms
What's the difference between strict / firm / harsh / severe / rigid / stringent
Shows determination and steadiness; less about punishment, more about resolve and consistency.
She was firm in her decision to close the shop early.
Unpleasantly severe or cruel; has negative/critical tone, often implies causing pain or unfairness.
The punishment was too harsh for such a small mistake.
Very strict or harsh; often used for serious conditions, consequences, or punishments.
He faced severe disciplinary action after the incident.
Unwilling or unable to change; emphasizes inflexibility rather than intent to punish.
The company has rigid working hours that never change.
Strict and precise, especially about rules, standards, or regulations; formal and often used in official contexts.
The lab follows stringent safety protocols.
Thorough, careful and exacting; often about methods, testing, or enforcement rather than merely punitive.
The study followed a rigorous methodology.
Not willing to make concessions; implies inflexibility and often moral or ideological firmness.
He remained uncompromising on matters of principle.
Not willing to change or adapt; emphasizes rigidity in attitude or system rather than intention to be strict.
The manager was inflexible about changing the schedule.
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How to pronounce strict and what this word means
strict means strict. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce strict
/strɪkt/
strict translation
strict
strict examples
The museum is strict about no photography.
strict transcription
/strɪkt/, /ˈstrɪkt/
Questions about this word
strict meaning: what does it mean?
enforcing rules
strict pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
strict is pronounced as /strɪkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
strict definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The museum is strict about no photography. Translation: В музее строгие правила: фотографировать запрещено.
Is strict part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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