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- [proo-duh-ree]
- /ˈpru də ri/
- /pruːd/
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- [proo-duh-ree]
- /ˈpru də ri/
Definitions of prudery word
- noun plural prudery excessive propriety or modesty in speech, conduct, etc. 1
- noun plural prudery pruderies, prudish actions, phrases, or words. 1
- uncountable noun prudery Prudery is prudish behaviour or attitudes. 0
- noun prudery the quality or condition of being prudish 0
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Origin of prudery
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
From the French word pruderie, dating back to 1700-10. See prude, -ery
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Parts of speech for Prudery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prudery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
prudery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prudery
noun prudery
- discreetness — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- humbleness — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- lowliness — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
Antonyms for prudery
noun prudery
- ego — A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
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