Stringent [adjective]
Definition of Stringent:
rigid, tight
Synonyms of Stringent:
● Tough
● Harsh
● Stiff
● Forceful
● Binding
● Inflexible
● Demanding
● Strict
● Severe
● Exacting
● Rigorous
● Ironclad
● Draconian
● Acrimonious
● By the numbers
● Compelling
● Confining
● Convincing
● Drawing
● Dyed-in-the-wool
● Hard
● Hard-nosed
● Picky
● Poignant
● Powerful
● Rough
● Set
● Valid
● Brick-wall
● By the book
● Dead set on
● Iron-fisted
● Unpermissive
Opposite/Antonyms of Stringent:
● Easy-going
● Amenable
● Yielding
● Calm
● Pliant
● Flexible
● Soft
● Mild
● Easy
● Nice
● Gentle
● Weak
● Tolerant
● Inexact
● Lenient
● Willing
● Pliable
● Facile
● Kind
Sentence/Example of Stringent:
The army was to be reinforced and a stringent conscription was talked of.
These stringent measures were not, however, put into effect at once.
The stringent protectionists and the free-traders strike hands.
The time has not yet come for stringent orders in these cases.
Lastly, we have here a piece of stringent practical direction.
The law is stringent and I was going to invoke it in your case.
You'll employ tact before you have recourse to stringent measures.
Prompt and stringent measures saved the victim—but only just.
It was a situation where only prompt and stringent measures could avail.
Or, you are either too harsh and stringent, or the very reverse.