About The Word Prudish
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Prudish
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What's The Definition Of Prudish?
[adj] exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prudish: priggish | prim | prissy | proper | puritanical | square-toed | straightlaced | straitlaced | tight-laced | victorian Related Terms | Find terms related to Prudish: See Also | Prudish In Webster's Dictionary \Prud"ish\, a.
Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedly
severe in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners.
A formal lecture, spoke with prudish face. --Garrick.
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