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strait-laced
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective strait-laced has 1 sense
  1. priggish, prim, prissy, prudish, puritanical, square-toed, straitlaced, strait-laced, straightlaced, straight-laced, tight-laced, victorian - exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
    Antonym: improper (indirect, via proper)

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Strait-laced

Definition:

Adjective - Excessively strict or morally uptight in behavior or beliefs.

Senses:

  1. Popular: Referring to a person who adheres strictly to conventional standards of behavior and conduct.
  2. Local: Pertaining to a local tradition or custom that is particularly strict or rigid.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She was known for her strait-laced demeanor, always following the rules and rarely deviating from them.
  2. The small town had a strait-laced community where everyone held conservative values.
  3. Despite being a modern city, some families still practice strait-laced customs passed down from their ancestors.

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