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prudish

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  1. 1. a. Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedly severe in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners. Source: opted
  2. 2. adj. exaggeratedly proper Source: wordnet
  3. 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. Source: webster
  4. 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. Source: adambom
  5. 5. j:100 s exaggeratedly proper Source: ecdict

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