Expert Excessive or exaggerated propriety or modesty, often to a rigid or priggish extent. Clear All
3 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Prudery'
The prudery of the Victorian era restricted the expression of emotions in public.
The period drama portrayed the characters' prudery through their strict adherence to societal norms.
The prudery of the 19th century shaped societal expectations around women's behavior.
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