Grundyism

[ gruhn-dee-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. a prudish adherence to conventionality, especially in personal behavior.
2. (lowercase) an instance of such prudishness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grundyism¹

First recorded in 1830–40; Grundy + -ism

Example Sentences

To offer it as our intent to give delight and hurt not is no mere profession of an artistic Grundyism.

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