straight-laced Sentence Examples
- The straight-laced principal enforced a strict dress code that prohibited ripped jeans and colorful hair.
- Her grandmother was a straight-laced old woman who frowned upon any behavior that deviated from traditional norms.
- The conservative businessman maintained a straight-laced appearance, wearing only suits and ties.
- The tightly-buttoned suit and crisp shirt reflected his straight-laced demeanor.
- The straight-laced company president demanded punctuality and formality from all employees.
- Her straight-laced parents disapproved of her plans to pursue a career in acting.
- The straight-laced neighborhood was known for its quiet streets and tidy lawns.
- The straight-laced gentleman adhered to strict rules of etiquette and chivalry.
- The straight-laced accountant meticulously balanced his books, ensuring every penny was accounted for.
- Despite her straight-laced exterior, she had a rebellious streak that she kept hidden beneath her prim and proper facade.
straight-laced Meaning
straight-laced (s)
exaggeratedly proper
Synonyms & Antonyms of straight-laced
FAQs About the word straight-laced
exaggeratedly proper
puritanical, prim, prudish, Victorian, nice-nelly, honest, staid, stuffy, decent,priggish
loose, wicked, lax, wicked, indecent, lax, bad, improper, loose, bad
The straight-laced principal enforced a strict dress code that prohibited ripped jeans and colorful hair.
Her grandmother was a straight-laced old woman who frowned upon any behavior that deviated from traditional norms.
The conservative businessman maintained a straight-laced appearance, wearing only suits and ties.
The tightly-buttoned suit and crisp shirt reflected his straight-laced demeanor.
