What does prudishly mean?
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Princeton's WordNet
prudishly, puritanicallyadverb
in a prudish manner
"she acts prudishly, but I wonder whether she is really all that chaste"
Wiktionary
prudishlyadverb
In a prudish manner.
ChatGPT
prudishly
Prudishly refers to behaving or thinking in a manner that is excessively concerned with being modest, proper, or decorous, particularly in regard to sexual matters. It often suggests a level of discomfort, avoidance, or judgment towards actions, discussions, or behaviors that are seen as inappropriate or indecent.
Webster Dictionary
Prudishlyadverb
in a prudish manner
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of prudishly in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of prudishly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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