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straight-legged

straight-legged

1 4.2
Having legs that are straight, not bent or curved
  • adjective
  • /ˈstreɪtˌlɛɡɪd/
translation icon : de pierna recta
  • But even despite that, sometimes a girl just wants to wear her straight-legged jeans, but everyone knows you cannot wear jeans with sneakers!

Examples

  • The model walked confidently in straight-legged pants that highlighted her sleek silhouette.

  • He wore a pair of straight-legged trousers to the formal event, which complemented his tall frame.

  • For a classic look, many people choose straight-legged jeans for casual outings.

Synonyms

straight
vsstraight-legged
442 1.0

In a direct line without curves or bends

applies only to legs rather than to other objects

Antonyms

bent
21 1.0

Not straight in shape because it was pushed or folded

curved
6 1.0

A shape or surface that bends smoothly without sharp angles

How Straight

straight-legged
1 4.2
stiff
127 1.7

Surface Forms

straight-legged positive

Morphology

straight-legged = straight + legged (transparent) = straight + leg + ed

The meaning is built directly from 'straight' plus 'legged', with the second element ultimately based on 'leg'.

Etymology

Straight-legged comes from the simple words straight ('not bent') and -legged from leg ('the body part'). So, straight-legged means 'having legs that are not bent', which is why we use it for people, animals, or clothing like jeans that have a straight shape.