σεμνότυφος — meaning in English

English meaning

• prissy adj Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
• 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

σεμνότυφος is used for these senses in English:

• prissy Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
• 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.

prissy — full definition

1. adj Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
2. adj Lacking toughness or vigor; overly delicate or effeminate in manner (dated, often used disparagingly).

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.