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9 Solutions for Crossword Clue:
straitlaced.

Length
straitlaced with 4 letters
PRIM 4
straitlaced with 5 letters
RIGID 5
STAID 5
straitlaced with 6 letters
FORMAL 6
STRICT 6
STUFFY 6
straitlaced with 9 letters
PURITANIC 9
VICTORIAN 9
straitlaced with 11 letters
PURITANICAL 11

Definition for straitlaced

Straitlaced is an adjective that refers to someone who is exceedingly strict and rigid in their behavior or adherence to social norms. Prim, proper, and upright are synonymous terms often associated with this trait. People who are straitlaced are often seen as serious and have a tendency to follow rules and conventions to the letter, eschewing any form of deviation or spontaneity. They may come across as rigid and inflexible, particularly in matters relating to etiquette, morality, or decorum. The term straitlaced originates from the practice of tightly lacing corsets in the past, restricting movement and symbolizing the metaphorical tight control that individuals who are straitlaced tend to exert over themselves.

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    The shortest answer for the term straitlaced is PRIM with 4 letters. The longest answer PURITANICAL has 11 letters.

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    Our database contains 9 solutions for the crossword term straitlaced.

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