The Open Dictionary

prudish

形容词

UK/ˈpruː.dɪʃ/
US/ˈpruː.dɪʃ/

定义 prudish 形容词

  1. Having or showing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or anything considered indecent; excessively proper or modest.

    • She isn't prudish about sex, she's just uncomfortable with those kinds of jokes.

    • Despite her conservative views, she is not prudish in her behavior.

    • My parents are quite prudish about certain things, but I wouldn't call them hypocritical.