Comparative for continuing in the same direction without bending
“Two cars start off at the same point on a straight highway facing opposite directions.”
Comparative for upright, erect or vertical
“Her eyes were drawn to a tall, straight pole situated halfway down the avenue.”
Comparative for having an even or level surface area
“The bed, covered in straight sheets of glinting polythene, is on the other side of the studio.”
Comparative for exhibiting symmetry
“A common mistake in fashion illustration is to render stripes using straight, parallel lines.”
Comparative for forthright, direct or candid in nature
“What we need is honesty and more straight talking about the choices we face as a country.”
Comparative for in good order
“It took us some time to get the place straight and then I had to dress.”
Comparative for pure and free from impurities
“He said that since the shutdown, bartenders were not allowed to serve straight alcohol.”
Comparative for in continuous succession
“The New York Islanders came close to tying the record, winning four straight Cups in the early Eighties.”
Comparative for clear and logical in nature
“The book was a success with its combination of good writing with straight thinking.”
Comparative for clear and straightforward
“Unfortunately, I cannot give a straight explanation for this finding.”
Comparative for honest, law-abiding and free from dishonesty
“They were very good people and very straight, honest people.”
(informal, of a person) Comparative for conventional, mainstream, socially acceptable
“He wouldn't understand my business. He's always had a straight job.”
Comparative for not using alcohol, drugs, etc.
“For all the boredom the straight life brings, it's not too bad.”
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