prudes (Meaning)
prudes
a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty, a person who is easily shocked or offended by things that do not shock or offend others, a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
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a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty, a person who is easily shocked or offended by things that do not shock or offend others, a person who is excessive
puritans, wowsers, moralizers,moralists, bluenoses, spoilsports,Mrs. Grundys, goody-goodies, fuddy-duddies, nice nellies
libertarians,libertines, immoralists,,
The prudes in the community were aghast at the revealing attire worn by the young women.
Her prissy remarks and disapproval betrayed her prudish nature.
The school imposed strict dress codes to appease the prudes who complained about revealing clothing.
The conservative newspaper was known for its prudish stance on social issues.