strickest Definition

strict
adj stricter, strickest

1. Demanding obedience or close observance of rules; severe.

Thesaurus: stringent, stern, austere, firm, harsh, rigorous, rigid; Antonym: mild, lenient.
2. Observing rules or practices very closely.

Example: strict Catholics
Thesaurus: firm, rigorous, diligent, unbending, rigid, devout.
3. Exact; precise.

Example: in the strict sense of the word
4. Meant or designated to be closely obeyed.

Example: strict instructions
5. Complete.

Example: in the strictest confidence

Derivative: strictish
adj

Derivative: strictness
noun

Etymology: 16c: from Latin from stringere to bind tight.