Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prudish

Adjective

/ˈpruː.dɪʃ/

Definition

Having a tendency to be easily shocked or offended by matters relating to sex or nudity.

Examples

She is so prudish that she left the room when the movie got a little steamy.
His prudish attitude made casual conversations awkward.
Despite living in a liberal society, her prudish views on relationships often raised eyebrows.

Meaning

Prudish refers to a person who is overly concerned with propriety and modesty, often to the point of being uncomfortable or critical about sexual behavior or topics.