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prud·ish
 prudish
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- pronunciation:
- pru
dihsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like; of, like, or being a prude.
- antonyms:
- immodest
- similar words:
- squeamish
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related words: |
ashamed, modest, prim, puritanical |
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derivations: |
prudishly (adv.), prudishness (n.) |
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