Proper and Straight

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Proper

Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Straight is a synonym for proper in virtuous topic. In some cases you can use "Straight" instead an adjective "Proper", when it comes to topics like mannerly, chaste.

Nearby Words: property, properly

Straight

Straight adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.

Usage example: a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings

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Proper is a synonym for straight in virtuous topic. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Straight", if it concerns topics such as chaste.

Nearby Words: straighten, straightened, straightening

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None of the other British characters speak like this, so it seems to be Poole's natural way of speaking, which fits with his very proper and straight-laced personality.

Source: I Am Very British
Proper Lady: Despite the presence of straight examples, ultimately Deconstructed — the lovely and virtuous Helen utterly fails to keep her husband on the straight and narrow due to his lack of self discipline and crowd of poisonous friends.

Source: Literature / The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
Mittens from Bolt plays this trope straight by having three-toed paws, but Bolt averts this trope by having the proper four-toed paws.

Source: Four-Fingered Hands

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