Definition of prude

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Prude (a.) A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech..

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Discreet :: Discreet (superl.) Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious..
Forewit :: Forewit (n.) Foresight; prudence.
Measure :: Measure (a.) A step or definite part of a progressive course or policy; a means to an end; an act designed for the accomplishment of an object; as, political measures; prudent measures; an inefficient measure..
Wisely :: Wisely (adv.) In a wise manner; prudently; judiciously; discreetly; with wisdom.
Providentness :: Providentness (n.) The quality or state of being provident; carefulness; prudence; economy.
Jurisprudence :: "Jurisprudence (a.) The science of juridical law; the knowledge of the laws, customs, and rights of men in a state or community, necessary for the due administration of justice..
Housewifely :: Housewifely (a.) Pertaining or appropriate to a housewife; domestic; economical; prudent.
Ganesa :: Ganesa (n.) The Hindoo god of wisdom or prudence.
Sage :: Sage (superl.) Having nice discernment and powers of judging; prudent; grave; sagacious.
Anadiplosis :: Anadiplosis (n.) A repetition of the last word or any prominent word in a sentence or clause, at the beginning of the next, with an adjunct idea; as, He retained his virtues amidst all his misfortunes -- misfortunes which no prudence could foresee or prevent..
Telltale :: Telltale (n.) One who officiously communicates information of the private concerns of others; one who tells that which prudence should suppress.
Sage :: Sage (n.) A wise man; a man of gravity and wisdom; especially, a man venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave philosopher..
Economize :: Economize (v. i.) To be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich..
Rash :: Rash (superl.) Esp., overhasty in counsel or action; precipitate; resolving or entering on a project or measure without due deliberation and caution; opposed to prudent; said of persons; as, a rash statesman or commander..
Douce :: Douce (a.) Sober; prudent; sedate; modest.
Prudence :: Prudence (n.) The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality..
Juristical :: "Juristical (a.) Of or pertaining to a jurist, to the legal profession, or to jurisprudence..
Cannei :: Cannei (a.) Cautious; prudent; safe..
Cautelous :: Cautelous (a.) Caution; prudent; wary.
Pruderies :: Pruderies (pl. ) of Pruder.
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