Straight-arrow

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of straight arrow. alt-of, alternative

    "A ruggedly-handsome man, he had an open, friendly face; he was known as a straight-arrow."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of straight arrow. alt-of, alternative

    "The difficulties attracted him, as well as the aesthetics of the route he wanted to follow – a straight-arrow ridge to the top."

Adjective
  1. 1
    conventionally moral and upright wordnet

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"A ruggedly-handsome man, he had an open, friendly face; he was known as a straight-arrow."

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