PRUDISHLY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

prudishly

adverb

as in primly

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On Next Generation, the crew members of the Enterprise are all heterosexual and most primly single.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025

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To that end, here are seven points to keep in mind in order to strength train properly, no matter your age or fitness level.

— Laura Solla, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
When the track properly kicks in, the guitar strums, drums, and vocals are all present and well-balanced, with no element outshining another.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

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