prudish

[ proo-dish ]
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adjective
  1. excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.

  2. characteristic of a prude.

Origin of prudish

1
First recorded in 1710–20; prude + -ish1

synonym study For prudish

1. See modest.

Other words for prudish

Other words from prudish

  • prud·ish·ly, adverb
  • prud·ish·ness, noun

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