adverb
- in a manner showing excessive concern with being proper, modest, or righteous, especially regarding matters related to sex or nudity
Examples
- She prudishly covered her eyes during the romantic scene in the movie.
- He prudishly refused to discuss anything related to dating.
- The teacher prudishly avoided mentioning certain topics in health class.
- She prudishly turned away when her friends started talking about relationships.
- The critic prudishly condemned the artwork for its suggestive themes.
- He prudishly insisted that such conversations were inappropriate for dinner.