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Prudishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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prudishly

 

[ หˆpruหdษชสƒli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, attitude

Prudishly refers to a manner that is excessively concerned with propriety and modesty. Someone who behaves prudishly is often overly cautious about social norms and may shy away from anything that could be deemed inappropriate or scandalous. This term usually carries a negative connotation, implying an antiquated or overly restrictive view of morality. It is often used to describe attitudes or actions that are prudish in nature.

Synonyms

conservatively, modestly, priggishly

Examples of usage

  • She dressed prudishly for the formal event.
  • His prudishly critical remarks stifled open conversation.
  • They approached the topic prudishly, avoiding any mention of intimacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "prudishly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com pudor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‹เคšเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scheu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara malu-malu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพั€ะพะผ'ัะทะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wstydliwie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…Žใพใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec pudeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con pudor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท utanarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ค๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญูŠุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stydlivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hanblivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎณ็พžๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srameลพljivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัะปัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utanclฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con pudor

Etymology

The word 'prudishly' derives from 'prudish', which first appeared in the early 17th century. 'Prudish' itself is derived from the term 'prudence', which comes from the Latin word 'prudentia', meaning foresight, discretion, or wisdom. In English usage, 'prudish' has evolved to signify an attitude characterized by excessive modesty or an aversion to anything considered vulgar or indecent. Over time, the word has often been used in a pejorative sense to describe individuals who are viewed as overly prim or squeamish about matters of sexuality or social decorum. The adverbial form 'prudishly' was formed to describe actions taken in this characteristic way.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,257, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.