Bluenoses — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈblü-ˌnōz/ blue·nose

Meaning & Definition of Bluenoses

Bluenoses (noun)

  1. a person who advocates a rigorous moral code

Bluenoses (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who is greatly concerned with seemly behavior and morality especially regarding sexual matters

    "the editorial lambasts those bluenoses who feel they have the moral authority to dictate how other people should conduct themselves in private"

    similar: moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes, puritans, wowsers (chiefly Australian)
    related: moralizers, goody-goodies, fuddy-duddies, old maids, prigs, spoilsports, stuffed shirts
    opposite: immoralists
    near: libertarians, libertines, misbehavers

Related Entry: Bluenose (noun)

Bluenose is a different word from Bluenoses. The synonyms below are for bluenose, not for bluenoses.

  1. a person who is greatly concerned with seemly behavior and morality especially regarding sexual matters

    "the editorial lambasts those bluenoses who feel they have the moral authority to dictate how other people should conduct themselves in private"

    similar: moralist, Mrs. Grundy, nice nelly, prude, puritan, wowser (chiefly Australian)
    related: moralizer, goody-goody, Goody Two-shoes, fuddy-duddy, old maid, prig, spoilsport, stuffed shirt
    opposite: immoralist
    near: libertarian, libertine, misbehaver

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bluenoses

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bluenoses:

Chiefly Australian: wowsers
moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes, puritans

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bluenoses

Words with the opposite meaning of Bluenoses:

immoralists

Related Words for Bluenoses

moralizers, goody-goodies, fuddy-duddies, old maids, prigs, spoilsports, stuffed shirts

Near Antonyms of Bluenoses

libertarians, libertines, misbehavers

Word Forms of Bluenoses

Derived words: bluenosed (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Bluenoses

First known use: 1785

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluenoses

What does "Bluenoses" mean?

"Bluenoses" means a person who advocates a rigorous moral code. As a noun, it is defined as: a person who advocates a rigorous moral code.

What is another word for "Bluenoses"?

Other words for "Bluenoses" include moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes, puritans and wowsers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bluenoses" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bluenoses"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bluenoses". Common alternatives include moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes, puritans and wowsers.

What is the opposite of "Bluenoses"?

Antonyms of "Bluenoses" include immoralists. Near antonyms include libertarians, libertines and misbehavers.

How do you use "Bluenoses" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bluenoses" in a sentence: "the editorial lambasts those bluenoses who feel they have the moral authority to dictate how other people should conduct themselves in private".

Is "Bluenoses" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bluenoses" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bluenoses"?

"Bluenoses" is pronounced /ˈblü-ˌnōz/ and divided into syllables as blue·nose.

What is the origin of the word "Bluenoses"?

First known use: 1785.