• Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedlysevere in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners.A formal lecture, spoke with prudish face. Garrick.


    Prudish meaning & definition 1 of Prudish.


  • prud·ish
    Pronunciation[proo-dish]
    –adjective

    excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.
    characteristic of a prude.
    —Related forms
    prud·ish·ly, adverb
    prud·ish·ness, noun
    —Synonyms 1. reserved, coy. See modest.

    Prudish meaning & definition 2 of Prudish.


  • easily shocked by rude things, especially anything relating to sex:

    Prudish meaning & definition 3 of Prudish.


  • Having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with sexual propriety.

    Prudish meaning & definition 4 of Prudish.

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