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Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedly severe in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners.

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  1. a. Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedly severe in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners.
  2. adj. exaggeratedly proper
  3. Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedly severe in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners. A formal lecture, spoke with prudish face. Garrick.
  4. Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedlysevere in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners.A formal lecture, spoke with prudish face. Garrick.
  5. j:100 s exaggeratedly proper