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Princeton's WordNet

  1. prudishly, puritanicallyadverb

    in a prudish manner

    "she acts prudishly, but I wonder whether she is really all that chaste"

Wiktionary

  1. prudishlyadverb

    In a prudish manner.

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  1. 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

  1. Prudishlyadverb

    in a prudish manner

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of prudishly in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of prudishly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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