Definitions for pruderies

pruderies prud·er·y

Spelling: [proo-duh-ree]
IPA: /ˈpru də ri/

Pruderies is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 331 anagrams from letters in pruderies (deeiprrsu).

Definitions for pruderies

noun

  1. excessive propriety or modesty in speech, conduct, etc.
  2. pruderies, prudish actions, phrases, or words.

Origin of pruderies

From the French word pruderie, dating back to 1700-10. See prude, -ery

Examples for pruderies

You, at one time, thought me guilty of some degree of prudery.

In avoiding French freedom, we often substitute an Anglo-American prudery.

The prudery that was itself a sin had penetrated the armor of her innocence.

With their platitudes, their prudery, and their chastity, they make for death.

This may seem like vanity or prudery; but no matter what it appears, if it be right.

These were men of their time, and their aesthetic interest in the ancient world was throttled by Christian prudery.

To affectation and prudery the French women are equally strangers.

It was difficult to associate Beth with the idea of prudery or affectation.

prudery is, so to speak, sexual modesty codified and dogmatized.

I'm sick of this prudery which throws its own hideousness over all it sees.

Word Value for pruderies
Scrable

13

Words with friends

14

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