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Definition of "straightlaced" []

  • Alternative form of straight-laced. (adjective)

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Use "straightlaced" in a sentence
  • "The girls had just survived a traumatic forced landing but the straightlaced Trippe was worrying about their modesty."
  • "It´s not that the Frogs don´t have both television and the internet it´s just that it is considered untoward to get really comfortable with those seemingly useless pastimes and that is why the very straightlaced French (in a way) have such uncomfortable furniture."
  • "There are many who feel that I should “reinvent” myself and be more straightlaced so I can increase my brand potential."
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