prudish — having or revealing an excessively modest or proper attitude toward matters involving sex or nudity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or revealing an excessively modest or proper attitude toward matters involving sex or nudity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpruːdɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 성이나 나체에 대해 지나치게 보수적이고 엄격한
Korean pronunciation: **프루**디시
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was so prudish that she covered the legs of her piano with cloth.
- The prudish censors removed all the kissing scenes from the romantic comedy.
- Don't be so prudish - it's just a medical textbook with anatomical diagrams.
prudish
ADJECTIVE//ˈpruːdɪʃ//
having or revealing an excessively modest or proper attitude toward matters involving sex or nudity
a middle-aged woman sits on the beach wearing a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a wide-brimmed hat while everyone else wears swimwear. She holds up a large towel to shield herself from seeing other beachgoers in bathing suits. Her face shows clear discomfort and disapproval as she looks away from people in normal beach attire. When a family walks by in typical swimwear, she covers her eyes and turns her head dramatically. Other beachgoers notice her extreme reaction and look confused by her overly conservative behavior. having an excessively modest attitude toward normal situations involving less clothing
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 17th-century French 'prude,' originally from 'prude femme' meaning 'excellent woman.' The term gradually shifted to describe someone excessively strict about morality, especially sexual matters.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother was so prudish that she covered the legs of her piano with cloth.”
“The prudish censors removed all the kissing scenes from the romantic comedy.”
“Don't be so prudish - it's just a medical textbook with anatomical diagrams.”
“His prudish reaction to the art museum's classical nude sculptures was embarrassing.”
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