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prudishly

/ˈpruː.dɪʃ.li/
pru · dish · ly
Adjective:prudish
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is excessively or affectedly modest, prim, or easily shocked, especially regarding matters of sexuality or nudity.

Example

"The committee prudishly insisted on covering the classical marble statues in the museum lobby."

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prudently
prudery
prudish
prudishly
prudishness
prunable
prune

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'prudish' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root noun 'prude' entered English in the early 18th century from French, derived from 'prudefemme' (a virtuous or noble woman), which gradually acquired an ironic, disapproving sense of excessive or affected modesty.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prudishly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prudishly
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