Is Prudishly a Word?

adj. Marked by or exhibiting the characteristics of a prude; priggish.

What is the meaning for prudish?

To be prudish is to be extremely proper, almost a little too proper. To be called prudish isn't a compliment. ... Prudish behavior is also called priggish, prim, prissy, puritanical, and straight-laced.

Is prudishness a word?

adj. Marked by or exhibiting the characteristics of a prude; priggish. prud′ish·ly adv.