Prudish

Pronunciation: /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

Definitions of prudish

adjective a person who is excessively proper or modest in behavior, often to the point of being overly strict or prudish

Example Sentences

A1 She is very prudish and doesn't like to talk about anything related to sex.

A2 The prudish old lady was scandalized by the young couple kissing in public.

B1 His prudish attitude towards nudity made him uncomfortable at the beach.

B2 The prudish society frowned upon any form of public display of affection.

C1 Despite her prudish upbringing, she eventually learned to be more open-minded about social issues.

C2 The prudish politician's conservative views were evident in his speeches and policies.

Examples of prudish in a Sentence

formal She was often described as prudish due to her conservative views on social issues.

informal Don't be so prudish, it's just a harmless joke.

slang Stop being such a prude and loosen up a bit.

figurative His prudish attitude towards trying new things was holding him back from experiencing life to the fullest.

Grammatical Forms of prudish

• past tense: prudished
• plural: prudishes
• comparative: more prudish
• superlative: most prudish
• present tense: prudishes
• future tense: will prudish
• perfect tense: have prudished
• continuous tense: is prudishing
• singular: prudish
• positive degree: prudish
• infinitive: to prudish
• gerund: prudishing
• participle: prudished

Origin and Evolution of prudish

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'prudish' originated from the Middle English word 'prudish' which meant behaving in a proper or modest manner.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prudish' has evolved to describe someone who is excessively concerned with modesty or propriety, often to an extreme or exaggerated degree.