Strait-laced (Adjective)
Meaning
Exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- My grandmother was a strait-laced woman who always wore gloves and a hat to church.
- The strait-laced principal of the school was notorious for enforcing the strict dress code.
- Her strait-laced upbringing made it difficult for her to adjust to the relaxed atmosphere of college.
- The strait-laced neighbors complained about the noise from the party, even though it was a Saturday night.
- As a judge, he was known for his strait-laced views on law and order, and was always impeccably dressed.