strictly

 
Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪk(t)li/

adverb

  • 1in a way that involves rigid enforcement or that demands obedience: he’s been brought up strictly
  • 2used to indicate that one is applying words or rules exactly or rigidly: [sentence adverb]: strictly speaking, ham is a cured, cooked leg of pork [as submodifier]: to be strictly accurate, there are two Wolvertons
  • with no exceptions; completely or absolutely: these foods are strictly forbidden
  • no more than; purely: that visit was strictly business his attitude and manner were strictly professional