adj
prudish
PROO-dihsh
Prudish (adj) means Overly modest or easily shocked, especially about sexual matters. Example: “His prudish aunt refused to watch the movie once the swearing started.”
adj
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Overly modest or easily shocked, especially about sexual matters.
"His prudish aunt refused to watch the movie once the swearing started."
How to use prudish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExcessively proper or easily scandalized, particularly about sex or nudity.
Common pairings
prudish attitude
seem prudish
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more prudish
- Superlative
- most prudish
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His _____ aunt refused to watch the movie once the swearing started.
Etymology
From prude plus the adjective ending -ish.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of prudish?
"prudish" (adj) means overly modest or easily shocked, especially about sexual matters.
What is another word for prudish?
Other words for "prudish" include straightlaced, puritanical, straitlaced, prim, victorian, priggish.
How do you use prudish in a sentence?
Example: "His prudish aunt refused to watch the movie once the swearing started."
