Definition: A person who is overly concerned with being proper or modest, often judging others for their behavior.

Example: She was considered a prude because she avoided discussing anything related to romance or intimacy.

Definition: Describing someone who is easily shocked or offended by matters related to sex or nudity, often showing excessive modesty or propriety.

Example: Her prudish attitude made it difficult for her to enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of the party.

Definition: In a way that shows excessive concern for propriety or modesty, often avoiding anything considered improper or indecent.

Example: She spoke prudishly about the topic, avoiding any mention of the more risqué details.

Definition: The quality of being overly concerned with propriety or modesty, often in a way that is considered excessive or exaggerated.

Example: Her prudishness made it difficult for her to enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of the party.

Definition: Describing something that looks shriveled or wrinkled, similar to the appearance of dried plums.

Example: After soaking in the pool for too long, my fingers became pruney.

Definition: The quality of having an excessive interest in sexual matters or lewd behavior.

Example: The film was criticized for its prurience, as it focused too much on sexual content rather than the story.

Definition: A strong feeling of sexual desire or interest, often considered excessive or inappropriate.

Example: The novel was criticized for its pruriency, as it focused too much on sexual themes.

Definition: Having an excessive or unhealthy interest in sexual matters.

Example: The movie was criticized for its prurient content that focused too much on sexual themes.

Definition: To look or ask about something in a way that shows too much curiosity or interest in other people's business.

Example: She was always prying into her neighbors' personal lives.

Definition: A person who asks too many questions or tries to find out things that are not their business.

Example: She was known as a pry, always wanting to know everyone else's secrets.

Definition: To force something open or to get information from someone with difficulty.

Example: She tried to pry the lid off the box but it was stuck.

Definition: Being overly curious about other people's affairs in a way that can be bothersome or intrusive.

Example: Her prying questions made everyone uncomfortable during the meeting.