1. in a strict, severe, or rigorous manner
Usage: archaic
2. narrowly or tightly
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The prisoners were straitly confined to their cells.
• He was straitly commanded to obey the rules.
• The gate was straitly guarded by soldiers.
• She was straitly bound by her oath of secrecy.
• The children were straitly forbidden from entering the room.
• The rope was straitly wound around the post.