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prude Synonyms

Another word for prude

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex, nudity, or impropriety; someone who exhibits excessive or affected modesty and decorum.

Usage Example

"Critics of the censorship board accused its members of acting like Victorian prudes over a harmless romantic comedy."

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puritan
Strong
bluenose
moralist
Weak
pietist

Opposites of prude

The opposite of prude shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

libertine
debauchee
rake
hedonist
profligate
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• Nearby Words

prowler
proximity
proxy
prude
prudence
prudent
prudential

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prude. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prude
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