Prudery
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɹuːdəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prudery is a noun meaning (uncountable) The condition of being prudish; prudishness.
Meaning
(uncountable) The condition of being prudish; prudishness.
More Meanings
- (countable) Prudish behaviour
Word Forms
- pruderies
Synonyms for prudery
Depending on context, synonyms include prudishness, erotophobia, antisexuality, primness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prudishness, primness, prudeness, unprudishness, prurience, prudentialness.
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