straitlaced (Meaning)
straitlaced (s)
exaggeratedly proper
Synonyms & Antonyms of straitlaced
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exaggeratedly proper
prim, prudish,puritanical, Victorian, honest, bluenosed, staid, stuffy, decent, nice-nelly
loose, loose, immoral, wicked, lax, liberated, bad,permissive, permissive, improper
Despite her adventurous spirit, she was raised in a straitlaced household where rules were strictly enforced.
His straitlaced upbringing instilled in him a deep sense of discipline and propriety.
The company's dress code was notoriously straitlaced, requiring employees to adhere to a strict professional appearance.
In the straitlaced society of the Victorian era, any deviation from societal norms was met with disapproval.
