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Definition of prudish - 2 dictionary results

prud⋅ish

  [proo-dish]
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–adjective
1. excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.
2. characteristic of a prude.
Origin:
1710–20; prude + -ish 1

Related forms:
prud⋅ish⋅ly, adverb
prud⋅ish⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. reserved, coy. See modest.
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prud·ish   (prōō'dĭsh)   
adj.  Marked by or exhibiting the characteristics of a prude; priggish.
prud'ish·ly adv., prud'ish·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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