prude — meaning in English

English meaning

• prude noun Someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.
• prudish adj Overly modest or easily shocked, especially about sexual matters.

Senses

prude is used for these senses in English:

• prude A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.
• prudish Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.
• straight-laced Having narrow views on moral matters; prudish.

prude — full definition

1. noun Someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.
2. adj Prudish; excessively modest or easily scandalized.

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