prudish Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite exaggeratedly proper
puritanical; prissy; square-toed; straight-laced; straitlaced; strait-laced; tight-laced; victorian; prim; straightlaced; priggish.
- my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts
WordNet
Prud"ish adjective
Definitions
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.