Prudish

Synonyms of prudish

• proper
• prim
• puritanical

Antonyms of prudish

• liberal
• open-minded
• uninhibited

Collocations of prudish

prudish behavior

Frequency: 70 %

Her prudish behavior made her uncomfortable with any form of physical contact.

prudish attitude

Frequency: 60 %

His prudish attitude towards nudity made him blush at the sight of a bikini.

prudish upbringing

Frequency: 50 %

His prudish upbringing in a conservative household made him shy away from discussing taboo topics.

prudish beliefs

Frequency: 45 %

Her prudish beliefs about premarital sex made her disapprove of her friend's lifestyle.

Idiomatic Expressions for prudish

• Phrase: prudish remarks
  Meaning: making comments that show a conservative or uptight attitude towards topics like sex or vulgarity
  Usage: She couldn't help but cringe at his prudish remarks during the meeting.