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Adjective prudish has 1 sense
- priggish, prim, prissy, prudish, puritanical, square-toed, straitlaced, strait-laced, straightlaced, straight-laced, tight-laced, victorian - exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
Antonym: improper (indirect, via proper)
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Prudish
Definition:
adjective
Having an excessively strict and prim moral attitude, especially regarding sexual matters; excessively modest or proper.
Senses:
- Showing exaggerated or affected modesty, especially in a sexually repressive way.
- Frequently characterized by prudery; excessively concerned with propriety.
Usage:
- She was known for her prudish demeanor, always avoiding discussions related to sexuality.
- The prudish protagonist of the novel condemned any hint of impropriety.
- Despite the modern surroundings, the small town remained relatively prudish, with strict regulations for public displays of affection.
- Parents sometimes set prudish limits on their children's media consumption to protect them from explicit content.
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