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STRAIT-LACED

(adj.sat)
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There is 1 meaning of the word Strait-Laced.

Strait-Laced - as an adjective satellite

Exaggeratedly proper

Example: "My straitlaced aunt anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
priggish15prim8prissy11prudish13puritanical15square-toedstraight-lacedstraightlaced20straitlaced14tight-lacedvictorian

Example Sentences

"She always dresses in strait-laced attire."
"His strait-laced upbringing made him cautious and reserved."
"The strait-laced society frowned upon any kind of unconventional behavior."
"She was considered too strait-laced to enjoy wild parties."
"Jake's strait-laced personality clashed with his rebellious siblings."
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Is STRAIT-LACED a valid Scrabble word?
No, strait-laced is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is STRAIT-LACED a valid Words With Friends word?
No, strait-laced is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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