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- Dictionarystrait-laced/ˌstreɪtˈleɪst/
adjective
- 1. having or showing very strict moral attitudes: "his strait-laced parents were horrified"
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Learn the meaning of straitlaced, an adjective that describes someone who is very strict or proper in actions, beliefs, or point of view. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.
Strait-laced means having old-fashioned and unchanging morals, especially relating to sexual matters. Find out the pronunciation, translations, and related words and phrases for strait-laced.
Strait-laced means having very strict views about what is moral or acceptable. It can also mean wearing tightly laced garments, especially a corset. See synonyms, examples and word origin.
Strait-laced definition: excessively strict in conduct or morality; puritanical; prudish. See examples of STRAIT-LACED used in a sentence.
Strait-laced means excessively strict in behavior, morality, or opinions, or having or wearing a tightly laced garment. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective, and see related words and antonyms.
To be strait-laced is to be extremely strict and uptight. Your strait-laced cousin won't be interested in joining the rest of your family in an impromptu dance party. If you know anyone who's extremely prim and proper, you can describe them as strait-laced.
Strait-laced definition, excessively strict in conduct or morality; puritanical; prudish: strait-laced censors. See more.
