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Straightness
see synonyms of straightnessNoun
1. straightness
(of hair) lack of a tendency to curl
2. straightness
freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles
3. directness, straightness
trueness of course toward a goal
Example Sentences:'rivaling a hawk in directness of aim'
4. good faith, straightness
having honest intentions
Example Sentences:'he acted in good faith''doubt was expressed as to the good faith of the immigrants'
5. heterosexualism, heterosexuality, straightness
a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Straightness
see synonyms of straightnessadjective
1.
not curved or crooked; continuing in the same direction without deviating
2.
straightforward, outright, or candid
a straight rejection
3.
even, level, or upright in shape or position
4.
in keeping with the facts; accurate
5.
honest, respectable, or reliable
6.
accurate or logical
straight reasoning
7.
continuous; uninterrupted
8.
(esp of an alcoholic drink) undiluted; neat
9.
not crisp, kinked, or curly
straight hair
10.
correctly arranged; orderly
11.
(of a play, acting style, etc) straightforward or serious
12. journalism
(of a story, article, etc) giving the facts without unnecessary embellishment
13. US
sold at a fixed unit price irrespective of the quantity sold
14. boxing
(of a blow) delivered with an unbent arm
a straight left
15.
(of the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine) in line, rather than in a V-formation or in some
other arrangement
a straight eight
16. a slang word for heterosexual
17. informal
no longer owing or being owed something
if you buy the next round, we'll be straight
18. slang
conventional in views, customs, appearance, etc
19. slang
not using narcotics; not addicted
adverb
20.
in a straight line or direct course
21.
immediately; at once
he came straight back
22.
in an even, level, or upright position
23.
without cheating, lying, or unreliability
tell it to me straight
24.
continuously; uninterruptedly
25. US
without discount regardless of the quantity sold
26. (often foll by out)
frankly; candidly
he told me straight out
27. go straight
noun
28.
the state of being straight
29.
a straight line, form, part, or position
30. British
a straight part of a racetrack
. US name: straightaway31. poker
a.
five cards that are in sequence irrespective of suit
b.
a hand containing such a sequence
c.
(as modifier)
a straight flush
32. slang
a conventional person
33. slang
a heterosexual person
34. slang
a cigarette containing only tobacco, without marijuana, etc
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Straightness
see synonyms of straightness adjective
1.
having the same direction throughout its length; having no curvature or angularity
a straight line
2.
not crooked, bent, bowed, wavy, curly, etc.
straight hair
3.
upright; erect
straight posture
4.
level; even
a straight hemline
5.
with all cylinders in a direct line; in-line: said of some internal-combustion engines
6.
direct; undeviating, uninterrupted, etc.
to hold a straight course
7. US
following strictly the principles, slate of candidates, etc. of a political party
see also straight ticket8.
following a direct or systematic course of reasoning, etc.; methodical; accurate
9.
in order; properly arranged, etc.
to put a room straight
10.
a.
honest; sincere; upright
b.
reliable; factual
straight information
11.
outspoken; frank
12. US
a.
without anything added or mixed in; undiluted
a straight shot of whiskey
b.
not blended with neutral grain spirits
13.
not qualified, modified, slanted, etc.
a straight denial
14. US
at a fixed price per unit regardless of the quantity bought or sold
apples at ten cents straight
15. US, Slang
a.
normal or conventional, as in one's lifestyle; also, square (sense 33)
b.
heterosexual
c.
not using drugs, alcohol, etc.
adverb
16.
in a straight line or direction; unswervingly
17.
upright; erectly
18.
a.
without detour, delay, etc.
go straight to bed
b.
without equivocation, circumlocution, etc.; directly
tell it straight
c.
without alteration, addition, etc.
play the role straight
19.
in an honest, law-abiding manner
go straight
noun
20.
the quality or condition of being straight
21.
something straight
; specif.,a.
the straight part of a racetrack between the last turn and the winning post
b. US, Poker
a hand consisting of any five cards in sequence: it ranks just above three of a kind
and below a flush
22. Slang
a.
a straight, or conventional, person
b.
a heterosexual
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Straightness
see synonyms of straightnessadj. straight·er, straight·est
1. Extending continuously in the same direction without curving: a straight line.
2. Having no waves or bends: straight hair.
3.
a. Not bent or bowed; rigid or erect: a straight, strong back.
b. Sports Of or relating to a midair position in diving or gymnastics in which the body is held rigid without bending at the hips or knees and the feet are kept together.
4. Perfectly horizontal or vertical; level or even: The mirror isn't straight.
5.
a. Direct and candid: a straight answer.
b. Following a direct or correct method or approach; systematic: straight reasoning.
c. Coming from a reliable source; factual: a straight tip; straight information.
6.
a. Showing or marked by honesty or fair-mindedness: straight business dealings.
b. Right; correct: made sure the facts were straight in the report.
7. Neatly arranged; orderly: The room is straight again.
8.
a. Uninterrupted; consecutive: sick for five straight days; their fourth straight victory.
b. Having the parts or details in correct sequence.
c. Games Constituting a straight in poker.
9. Characterized by undeviating support, as of a principle or a political party: always votes a straight party line; a straight Democrat.
10.
a. Not deviating from what is considered socially normal, usual, or acceptable; conventional.
b. Conventional to an extreme degree.
11. Heterosexual.
12. Slang Not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
13.
a. Not deviating from the normal or strict form: straight Freudian analysis.
b. Not altered, embellished, or modified: does straight comedy.
14.
a. Concerned with serious or important matters: a straight drama without comedy or music.
b. Of or relating to a straight man.
15. Not mixed with anything else; undiluted: straight bourbon.
16. Sold without discount regardless of the amount purchased.
adv.
1. In a straight line; directly.
2. In an erect posture; upright.
3. Sports In the straight position, as in diving.
4. Without detour or delay: went straight home.
5. Without circumlocution; candidly: I'll say it to you straight: you're wrong.
6. In a neat and orderly condition: put the living room straight.
7. In an honest, law-abiding, or virtuous manner: lives straight.
8. Without stopping; continuously: walked six hours straight.
9. Without embellishment or modification: tell the joke straight.
10. Without ice, water, or a mixer: drink whiskey straight.
n.
1.
a. The straight part, as of a road: "The car darted forward on to the straight" (Kingsley Amis).
b. The straight part of a racecourse between the winning post and the last turn.
2. A straight line.
3. A straight form or position.
4. Games A poker hand containing five cards of various suits in numerical sequence, ranked above three of a kind and below a flush.
5. A conventional person, especially one considered a member of established society.
6. A heterosexual person.
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