straightness

straightness
straight ► ADJECTIVE 1) extending uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend. 2) properly positioned so as to be level, upright, or symmetrical. 3) in proper order or condition. 4) honest and direct. 5) (of thinking) clear and logical. 6) in continuous succession: his fourth straight win. 7) (of an alcoholic drink) undiluted. 8) (of drama) serious as opposed to comic or musical. 9) informal conventional or respectable. 10) informal heterosexual.
► ADVERB 1) in a straight line or in a straight manner. 2) without delay or diversion.
► NOUN 1) the straight part of something. 2) Poker a continuous sequence of five cards. 3) informal a conventional person. 4) informal a heterosexual.
● go straight — Cf. ↑go straight
● keep a straight face — Cf. ↑keep a straight face
● the straight and narrow — Cf. ↑the straight and narrow
● straight away — Cf. ↑straight away
● a straight fight — Cf. ↑a straight fight
● straight from the shoulder — Cf. ↑straight from the shoulder
● straight off (or out) — Cf. ↑straight out
● straight up — Cf. ↑straight up
DERIVATIVES straightly adverb straightness noun.
ORIGIN archaic past participle of STRETCH(Cf. ↑stretchy).

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