Prudish
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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]
–adjectiveexcessively 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. -
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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