Prudes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈprüd/

Meaning & Definition of Prudes

Prudes (noun)

  1. a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum; especially, a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty

Prudes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "the racy sitcom frequently satirizes exactly the sort of prude who would like to see the show taken off the air"

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

Related Entry: Prude (noun)

Prude is a different word from Prudes. The synonyms below are for prude, not for prudes.

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

    "the racy sitcom frequently satirizes exactly the sort of prude who would like to see the show taken off the air"

    similar: bluenose, moralist, Mrs. Grundy, nice nelly, 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 Prudes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prudes:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prudes

Words with the opposite meaning of Prudes:

immoralists

Related Words for Prudes

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

Near Antonyms of Prudes

libertarians, libertines, misbehavers

Origin & Etymology of Prudes

French, good woman, prudish woman, short for prudefemme good woman, from Old French prode femme

First known use: 1676

Frequently Asked Questions about Prudes

What does "Prudes" mean?

"Prudes" means a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum; especially, a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty. As a noun, it is defined as: a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum; especially, a woman who shows or affects extreme modesty.

What is another word for "Prudes"?

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

What are different ways to say "Prudes"?

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

What is the opposite of "Prudes"?

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

How do you use "Prudes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prudes" in a sentence: "the racy sitcom frequently satirizes exactly the sort of prude who would like to see the show taken off the air".

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

"Prudes" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Prudes"?

"Prudes" is pronounced /ˈprüd/.

What is the origin of the word "Prudes"?

"Prudes" comes from French, good woman, prudish woman, short for prudefemme good woman, from Old French prode femme. First known use: 1676.