ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (countable) Prudish behaviour

Word Forms

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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