prudishly

• Adverbe décrivant un comportement excessivement strict, modeste ou facilement choqué, notamment en matière de sexe ou de nudité. Il a une connotation légèrement négative, impliquant un sens exagéré ou affecté de la bienséance.

An adverb describing behavior that is excessively proper, modest, or easily shocked, especially regarding matters of sex or nudity. It carries a mildly negative connotation, implying an exaggerated or affected sense of propriety.

1. In an excessively modest mannerC2formal

   In a way that shows exaggerated propriety or modesty, especially regarding matters of sex or nudity.

   d'une manière pudibonde

   • She prudishly refused to discuss the topic.
   • He prudishly looked away during the scene.
   • The audience prudishly avoided any mention of the subject.

   Synonymespriggishlyprimlypuritanicallystuffily

   Antonymesbrazenlyimmodestlyindecentlyshamelessly