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straightlaced

/strɔɪtˈleɪsd/ adjective · British & US
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What does straightlaced mean?

adjective

Conventional and unadventurous in one's behavior or tastes; lacking a sense of humor or playfulness.

Example

"She was a straightlaced young woman who never broke the rules."

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