What does tight-laced mean?
Tight-laced means Synonym of strait-laced..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Synonym of strait-laced..
Use tight-laced when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Tight-laced means Synonym of strait-laced..
Common synonyms include strait-laced, proper, prim, prissy.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use tight-laced where its definition matches the intended context.
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