prudishly

• Advérbio que descreve um comportamento excessivamente recatado, pudico ou facilmente escandalizado, especialmente em questões de sexo ou nudez. Tem um tom levemente negativo, sugerindo um senso de decoro exagerado ou afetado.

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.

   Pudicamente

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

   Sinônimospriggishlyprimlypuritanicallystuffily

   Antônimosbrazenlyimmodestlyindecentlyshamelessly