Abstemious
Abstemious adjective - Given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.
Prudish and abstemious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prudish" instead an adjective "Abstemious".
Nearby Word: abstemiousness
Prudish
Prudish adjective - Given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals.
Abstemious and prudish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstemious" instead an adjective "Prudish".
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