PRUDISHLY

prudishly, puritanically

(adverb) in a prudish manner; “she acts prudishly, but I wonder whether she is really all that chaste”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

prudishly (comparative more prudishly, superlative most prudishly)

In a prudish manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Prud"ish*ly, adv.

Definition: In a prudish manner.

PRUDISH

Prud"ish, a.

Definition: Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedly severe in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners. A formal lecture, spoke with prudish face. Garrick.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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