Straight
Straight adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
Virtuous and straight are semantically related in honest topic. In some cases you can use "Virtuous" instead an adjective "Straight", when it comes to topics like chaste.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Good Is Dumb: The straight-up heroes, virtuous maidens, etc.
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Deconstruction: This take on Sentai and Henshin heroes does play it straight for Makai Knights and Priests - they have to remain pure of heart and virtuous to retain their powers.
Source: Series / GARO - If he is a Protestant then he believes the virtuous dead go straight to heaven, and therefore his father's ghost must be damned (and, presumably, completely unreliable).
Source: Anachronism Stew / Theater
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