prudishly

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Adverbial prudishly has 1 sense

prudishly, puritanically - in a prudish manner; "she acts prudishly, but I wonder whether she is really all that chaste"
Derived from adjective prudish₁

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Prudishly

Description

Prudishly is an adverb that describes behaviors or actions done with excessive modesty, reserve, or prudence. It implies a strong concern for maintaining propriety and avoiding anything deemed morally offensive or indecent.

Sample Sentences

She prudishly refused to wear the revealing dress to the party.
The prudishly raised eyebrows from the conservative audience indicated their disapproval of the risqué comedy.
Even though they were adults, they giggled prudishly when confronted with explicit content.
He prudishly averted his gaze from the steamy scene in the movie.

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