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prudishly

/ˈpruːdɪʃli/

Translations

prudishlyadverb

/ˈpruːdɪʃli/

de manière pudibondeSe dit d’une pudeur excessive ou affectée, surtout en matière sexuelle.

She prudishly avoided discussing the topic of relationships in front of her parents.

Elle évitait de manière pudibonde de parler de relations devant ses parents.

Additional translations

de façon prudeS’emploie aussi au sens plus général de quelqu’un de trop prude, réservé ou facilement choqué.

Synonyms

prudishlyadverb

In a manner that shows an excessive or affected modesty or propriety, especially in sexual matters.

She prudishly avoided discussing the topic of relationships in front of her parents.

In an overly prim, proper, or easily shocked way, not limited to sexual matters.

The editor prudishly deleted any hint of slang from the article.