Question

Pick out the antonym of the underlined word

The rules and regulations were strictly enforced.

• A. harshly
• B. firmly
• C. rigidly
• D. lightly

Answer 1

Answer:

D. lightly

The underlined word is strictly.

Strictly means:

• Firmly

• Rigidly

• Exactly according to rules

Antonym (opposite) of strictly is lightly.

• (A) harshly → similar to strictly ❌

• (B) firmly → similar to strictly ❌

• (C) rigidly → similar to strictly ❌

• (D) lightly → opposite of strictly ✅