Prudely
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of a prude; prudishly.
"Had late observed my silent tear, That I was press'd, and press'd most rudely, Not to behave so very prudely ;"
Example
More examples"Had late observed my silent tear, That I was press'd, and press'd most rudely, Not to behave so very prudely ;"
Etymology
From prude + -ly.
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