Definitions for strait-laced

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Spelling: [streyt-leyst]
IPA: /ˈstreɪtˈleɪst/

Strait-Laced is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 1334 anagrams from letters in strait-laced (-aacdeilrstt).

Definitions for strait-laced

adjective

  1. excessively strict in conduct or morality; puritanical; prudish:
  2. tightly laced, as a bodice.
  3. wearing tightly laced garments.

verb (used with object)

  1. to bind, confine, or restrain with or as if with laces.

Origin of strait-laced

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50

Examples for strait-laced

And for this he must not be thought narrow-minded, strait-laced, or unduly dignified.

His strait-laced notions might revolt at races and betting-rings.

The ladies were not too strait-laced; dull care was banished.

In strait-laced ways and to all demure modesty, Eliza was reared.

Why, Parson, old man, you mustn't be too strait-laced out here.

No one, I tell you, not even the most strait-laced or censorious.

Albert took the throne in July 2005 after the death of his strait-laced father, Prince Rainier.

Old Mr. Cayley, though not the least strait-laced, was a religious man.

Ask Johnny Ludlow there whether he is strait-laced or not; he knows.

Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.

Word Value for strait-laced
Scrable

6

Words with friends

6

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