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prudishly

UK
/ˈpruːdɪʃli/
US
/ˈpruːdɪʃli/

Translations

prudishlyadverb
UK
/ˈpruːdɪʃli/
US
/ˈpruːdɪʃli/
She dressed prudishly for the conservative event.
Она оделась чопорно для консервативного мероприятия.
Additional translations
сдержанно
строго
Synonyms
demurely
chastely
modestly
shyly
bashfully

Definitions

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.
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