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strait-laced

strait-laced (straight-laced)

 
pronunciation:
streIt leIst
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: tightly bound by morality, convention, or received opinion; strict or prudish.
antonyms:
broad minded, libertine
similar words:
squeamish
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (adj.)strait-laced (straight-laced) annoyingly, impressively, very
(adj.)strait-laced (straight-laced) + noun accountant, baptist, dispatch, interference, lapel, locale, observance, oracle, raven, seaside, suburbanite, suit, temper, upbringing, vicar