ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Straitlaced

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Straitlaced is an adjective meaning Alternative spelling of straight-laced.

Meaning

Alternative spelling of straight-laced.

Example Sentences

He played the straitlaced partner of the rowdy hero, always nagging him about paperwork and protocol.

Synonyms for straitlaced

Depending on context, synonyms include prim, prissy, straightlaced, prudish, tight-laced, square-toed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tight-laced, straightlaced, square-toed, prudish, prim, puritanical.

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