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Definition of Prudery
1. Noun. Excessive or affected modesty.
Exact synonyms: Grundyism, Primness, Prudishness
Generic synonyms: Modestness, Modesty
Derivative terms: Prim, Prim, Prudish
Generic synonyms: Modestness, Modesty
Derivative terms: Prim, Prim, Prudish
Definition of Prudery
1. n. The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness.
Definition of Prudery
1. excessive regard for propriety, modesty, or morality [n -ERIES]