Prude: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ˜‡
Add to dictionary

prude

 

[ pruหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual matters

A prude is a person who is excessively proper or modest, particularly regarding sexual matters. This term is often used to describe someone who is easily shocked or offended by socially inappropriate behavior or conversation. Prudery is typically associated with a lack of openness about sex and intimacy, leading to a strict adherence to moral standards. It can be perceived as either a virtue or a vice, depending on cultural perspectives and individual beliefs.

Synonyms

modest, prissy, puritanical, self-righteous

Examples of usage

  • She was such a prude that she wouldn't even watch romantic films.
  • His prude demeanor made the conversation awkward.
  • Don't be a prude; it's just a joke.
  • She has always been considered a prude among her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "prude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prudente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‹เคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zรผchtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sopan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัั‚ะพะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyzwoity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…Žใฟๆทฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prudente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tutucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ค‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุชุดู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stydlivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hanblivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซฏๅบ„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sramotna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utancaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prudente

Etymology

The word 'prude' originates from the French word 'prude', which referred to someone who was modest or affectedly proper. It entered the English language in the late 17th century, reflecting a period when moral standards around behavior, especially regarding sex, were highly conservative. The term was often used to describe women who adhered strictly to these standards, but over time it broadened to include anyone who exhibited extreme propriety. Initially, being a prude could be seen as a protective quality, preserving social norms, yet in more contemporary contexts, it has often taken on a negative connotation, suggesting a repressive or overly judgmental attitude towards sexuality and personal expression. Its use has evolved alongside societal changes in attitudes toward sex and propriety, highlighting cultural shifts in how we view modesty and openness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,141 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.