Antonyms for strict

Grammar : Adj

Spell : strikt

Phonetic Transcription : strɪkt

Definition of strict

Origin : 1590s, "narrow, drawn in, small," from Latin strictus "drawn together, tight, rigid," past participle of stringere "draw or bind tight" (see strain (v.)). The sense of "stringent and rigorous" (of law) is first found in 1570s; of qualities or conditions generally, 1580s.

adj authoritarian
adj accurate, absolute

Example sentences :

I mention it as the friend of both parties, and in strict confidence.
Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens

He was a man of great business ability, and of strict integrity.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

But he also learned stern, strict obedience, such as it was impossible for him to forget.
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

This was Sunday; but he was not so strict in his ideas concerning the day as most of his parishioners.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

The strict rules of the house had seemed to her intolerable.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

Love is not mete out in strict proportion to the merits of those we love.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Now, I like a girl to be good and strict, and all that sort of thing.
Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various

A strict discipline was exercised over the princes at this period.
Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson

He could not do one single act which would endure so strict a scrutiny.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

And then to think of the strict advice she had and the constant watching!
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for strict

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