Definition of Prudery
Prudery
Pru·der·y
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Excessive modesty or propriety, often accompanied by a sense of self-righteousness.
e.g. Her prudery made her uncomfortable with the idea of watching a romantic comedy.
(noun)
a comment, action, or thought process that shows excessive concern with decorum, propriety, manners, and modesty;
e.g. They laughed at her prudery and called her naive.
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