Prudish
adjective | /prudish/
Excessively concerned with propriety or easily offended by matters considered improper.
Prudish
adjective | /prudish/
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"The prudish editor removed every mild reference to romance from the novel. Means: The editor was excessively strict about what was considered proper."
"His prudish reaction to an ordinary joke surprised his friends. Means: His friends were surprised that he considered a harmless joke improper."
Mnemonic Trick
A prudish person is so focused on propriety that even harmless things may seem improper.
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