strait
laced
Comparative
more strait-laced
Superlative
most strait-laced
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very strict and traditional in opinion about morals
- The church's strait-laced approach to discipline led to conflicts with more progressive members.
- A strait-laced society can sometimes be resistant to change, especially when it challenges long-held beliefs.
- His strait-laced views on marriage made him hesitant to accept modern relationship dynamics.
- She came from a strait-laced family where traditional values were deeply emphasized.
- She adopted a strait-laced lifestyle, carefully adhering to the values she had been raised with.