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STRAIGHTLACED

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Straightlaced.

Straightlaced - as an adjective satellite

Exaggeratedly proper

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
priggish15prim8prissy11prudish13puritanical15square-toedstraight-lacedstrait-lacedstraitlaced14tight-lacedvictorian

Straightlaced - as an adjective

Having narrow views on moral matters; prudish.

Example Sentences

"Her parents were strict and straightlaced."
"He always wore a straightlaced suit to work."
"The teacher had a straightlaced demeanor in the classroom."
"She was known for her straightlaced attitude towards etiquette."
"The straightlaced couple never missed their Sunday church service."
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Word Game Points

Is STRAIGHTLACED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, straightlaced is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRAIGHTLACED has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is STRAIGHTLACED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, straightlaced is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRAIGHTLACED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is STRAIGHTLACED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, straightlaced is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRAIGHTLACED has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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