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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Analysts say big changes are needed if Volkswagen is to properly compete with Chinese EV makers, which typically benefit from lower labor costs.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Then in February, a state appeals court repealed the ruling, saying the lawsuit was not properly served.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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