Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːdənsi/
noun the quality of being modest or reserved in behavior or speech
A1 She blushed with pudency when he complimented her.
A2 Cultural differences can affect one's sense of pudency.
B1 Pudency is often seen as a positive trait in many societies.
B2 Maintaining pudency in public can be challenging for some individuals.
C1 Her pudency was evident in the way she carried herself with grace and modesty.
C2 The artist's work explored themes of pudency and vulnerability in a thought-provoking manner.
formal Her pudency made her hesitant to speak openly about personal matters.
informal She's always been a bit shy and reserved, almost to the point of pudency.
slang Don't be such a pudency, just speak your mind!
figurative The company's pudency in revealing their financial information raised suspicions among investors.
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