# strictest

/ˈstɹɪktəst/ (US) · /stɹˈɪktəst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/strictest
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the most severe or the most difficult to follow. You use this to describe a rule that does not allow any exceptions.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'strict', indicating the highest degree of severity, rigor, or lack of tolerance for deviation.

## Examples

- The school has the strictest rules in the city.
- The new safety regulations are the strictest ever introduced, requiring every worker to pass a daily health check.
- While the initial proposal was met with resistance, the committee eventually agreed to the strictest terms to ensure the project's long-term success and compliance with international standards.

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