Straight-laced (Adjective)
Meaning
Exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The straitlaced school principal frowned upon any display of public affection among students.
- My straitlaced grandmother still thinks it's improper for women to wear pants in public.
- The straitlaced politician's image was tarnished when a scandalous video of him surfaced online.
- Her straitlaced upbringing made it difficult for her to adjust to the relaxed atmosphere of the beach town.
- The straitlaced librarian shushed anyone who dared to speak above a whisper in the library.