straightest

Least curved path

Straightest is the superlative of straight—the most direct, the least curved, the most honest.

Someone takes the straightest path home or gives the straightest answer possible.

In informal usage referring to sexual orientation, the straightest person is the most conventionally heterosexual: He's the straightest guy I know.

directness

beeline

Most direct course

line · trajectory · course · vector · direct · undeviating · unswerving · arrow · shortcut · geodesic

geometry

linear

Arranged in straight succession

ruler · plumb · vertical · perpendicular · level · aligned · true · taut · unwavering · flat

honesty

truthful

Accurate and sincere

direct · blunt · sincere · genuine · unvarnished · plainspoken · honest · transparent · open · guileless

integrity

principled

Having strong moral beliefs

ethical · moral · virtuous · righteous · trustworthy · reliable · scrupulous · conscientious · noble · fair

posture

upright

Vertical or morally sound

  • erectVertical in position
  • tallOf considerable height
  • stiffNot easily bent

ramrod · rigid · poised · aligned · spine · standing · proper · dignified · military · formal

Opposites
physical shape/geometry

straightestcurviest

Superlative of bent

waviest · curliest · kinkiest · trickiest

honesty/directness of communication

straightesttrickiest

Most deceptive or difficult

crookedest · slipperiest · sneakiest · shadiest

orderliness/organization

straightestmessiest

Most disordered or chaotic

Phrases
Family

straighten, straighter, unstraightened

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G