straight synonyms

straight

modif.

  1. Not curved or twisted

    rectilinear, vertical, perpendicular, rectilineal, plumb, upright, erect, in line with, unbent, in a line, on a line, in a row, inflexible, undeviating, even, level.

    Antonyms bent*, curved*, curving.

  2. Direct

    uninterrupted, continuous, through; see direct 1.

  3. Correct

    right, orderly, exact; see accurate 1.

  4. Honest

    good, reliable, honorable; see decent 2, honest 1, moral 1, upright 2.

  5. Unmixed

    out-and-out, undiluted, plain, neat; see concentrated 1, pure 1.

go straight*

obey the law, avoid crime, live a decent life; see behave 2.

the straight and narrow path

good conduct, proper behavior, righteousness, morality; see honesty 1, virtue 1, 2.

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