Straitlaced

Pronunciation: /streɪtˌleɪst/

Definitions of straitlaced

adjective having or showing very strict moral attitudes

Example Sentences

A1 She always follows the rules and is very straitlaced.

A2 The straitlaced teacher did not allow any talking during the exam.

B1 The company has a reputation for being straitlaced and conservative in its business practices.

B2 Despite her straitlaced appearance, she had a wild side that few people knew about.

C1 His straitlaced upbringing made it difficult for him to relax and have fun.

C2 The straitlaced society was shocked by the scandalous behavior of the young actress.

Examples of straitlaced in a Sentence

formal The straitlaced society frowned upon any form of public display of affection.

informal She may seem straitlaced at first, but she's actually quite fun to be around.

slang Don't be so straitlaced, loosen up and have some fun!

figurative His straitlaced approach to problem-solving often hindered his creativity.

Grammatical Forms of straitlaced

• past tense: straitlaced
• plural: straitlaced
• comparative: more straitlaced
• superlative: most straitlaced
• present tense: straitlace
• future tense: will straitlace
• perfect tense: have straitlaced
• continuous tense: is straitlacing
• singular: straitlaced
• positive degree: straitlaced
• infinitive: to straitlace
• gerund: straitlacing
• participle: straitlaced

Origin and Evolution of straitlaced

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'straitlaced' originated from the combination of 'strait', meaning strict or narrow, and 'laced', which referred to being tightly bound or restrained.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was rigidly moral or excessively strict in behavior, the term 'straitlaced' has evolved to also encompass being conventional or prudish in nature.