prudish

adjective
UK: /ˈpruːdɪʃ/
US: /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

  1. Easily shocked by things that relate to sex or are rude.

    1. She's too prudish to enjoy that kind of humor.
    2. My aunt is so prudish she won't even watch romantic movies because she thinks they are too sexual.

  2. Having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with sexual propriety.

    1. Some people think I'm prudish because I don't like to talk about sex.
    2. The Victorian era was known for its prudish attitudes towards sexuality and public displays of affection.

Synonyms

prim puritanical squeamish

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prudish" in English means: Easily shocked by things that relate to sex or are rude., Having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with sexual propriety..

The phonetic transcription of "prudish" is /ˈpruːdɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈpruːdɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prudish": prim, puritanical, squeamish.

Example usage of "prudish": "She's too prudish to enjoy that kind of humor.". More examples on the page.