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Tightlaced

Definition:

Tightlaced, as an adjective, describes someone who is excessively strict, traditional, or moralistic in their behavior.

Tightlaced can also refer to a type of clothing, particularly a tightly laced corset that restricts movement.

Examples:

As an adjective:

• My grandmother is a tightlaced woman who abides strictly by societal norms.
• The tightlaced atmosphere of the Victorian era prohibited the expression of individuality.
• His tightlaced beliefs do not allow him to accept any form of modern art.

As a noun (referring to clothing):

• She wore a tightlaced corset that sculpted her figure but made it difficult to breathe.
• The actress wore a historically accurate tightlaced dress for the period film she was shooting.

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