Definition of Prudery

1. Noun. Excessive or affected modesty.

Exact synonyms: Grundyism, Primness, Prudishness
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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prudery

Prozac
pro bono
pro forma
pro rata
pro re nata
pro tem
pro tempore
prude
prudence
prudences
prudent
prudential
prudentially
prudently
pruderies
prudery (current term)
prudes
Prudhoe Bay
prudish
prudishly
prudishness
prudishnesses
pruh
pruina
pruinas
pruine
pruines
pruinose
Prumnopitys
Prumnopitys amara

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