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    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.

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      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.

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

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

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