Strictly Speaking (Adverb)
Meaning
In actual fact; "properly speaking, they are not husband and wife".
Examples
- She majored in physics, but strictly speaking, her degree is in natural sciences.
- The movie is often cited as a horror film, strictly speaking it leans more towards a supernatural drama.
- Strictly speaking, a true vegetarian diet excludes any type of animal product, including eggs and honey.
- They claimed to be a limited company but strictly speaking they were operating as a partnership due to the lack of documentation.
- A vegan lifestyle is sometimes described as just a diet, strictly speaking it encompasses a broader ethical approach to living.