Square-toed (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Having a square toe; "square-toed shoes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her collection of square-toed shoes made her stand out at the retro-themed party.
- He picked up the old-fashioned square-toed oxfords and remembered wearing them in college.
- Most modern fashion enthusiasts frown upon the use of square-toed dress shoes for formal events.
- As the last remnant of his corporate life, he gave away all his square-toed business shoes.
- Wearing her new square-toed ankle boots made her feel a sense of empowerment.