Prude: alternatives and connections

Affected refusal; coyness.

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, "…

To disclose or discover, as something which prudence would conceal; to reveal unintentionally.

Somewhat impudent; lacking modesty; as, a bold-faced woman.

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the sho…

Caution; prudence; wariness.

To behave with reserve or coyness; to shrink from approach or familiarity.

Coyness; disdainful behavior.

Propriety of manner or conduct; grace arising from suitableness of speech and behavior to one's own character, or to the place and occ…

Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness.

the rate of interest set by the Federal Reserve that member banks are charged when they borrow money through the Federal Reserve System

The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-contr…

One who affects excessive refinement and elegance of language; -- applied esp. to a class of writers, in the age of Elizabeth, whose p…

To pardon, as a fault; to forgive entirely, or to admit to be little censurable, and to overlook; as, we excuse irregular conduct, whe…

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; special; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary a…

A woman who is chief; a woman who has charge of the work or workers in a shop or other place; a head woman.

Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty.

A woman of extraordinary size.