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prudish

/ˈpruː.dɪʃ/

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adjective

/ˈpruː.dɪʃ/C1formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который легко шокируется вопросами, связанными с сексом или наготой, часто проявляя чрезмерную скромность или благопристойность.

Describes a person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity, often in a way that shows excessive modesty or propriety.

  1. Excessively proper or modestC1formal

    Having or showing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with being modest or proper.

    ruЧрезмерно скромный

    • Her prudish attitude made her uncomfortable with the movie's romantic scenes.
    • He was considered prudish for refusing to discuss the topic.
    • The prudish dress code at the event surprised many guests.

    Synonymsmoralisticold-maidishpriggishprimproperpuritanicalsqueamishstrait-lacedstuffyvictorian

    Antonymsboldbrazenbroad-mindedimmodestindecentliberalpermissiveshamelessuninhibited

Forms
  • more prudish comparative form
  • most prudish superlative form
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