Synonyms of prude

11 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for prude is prig. Other synonyms of prude are goody-goody, puritan, celibacist, erotophobe and antisexualist. The opposite of prude is rake.

Synonyms and similar words for prude

prigA deliberately superior person; a person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an...
goody-goodyA well-behaved person with no obvious human failings, with the possible exception of smugness and self-satisfaction.
puritan
celibacistA person who promotes or advocates celibacy and abstinence.
erotophobeA person who has a fear of, or negative attitude towards, sexual activity.
antisexualistA person who is antisexual.
bluenoseA prude.
goody two shoesA goody-goody; a person who is almost always perfectly well-behaved, with an implication of smugness.
killjoyA person who is anti-fun, or prevents others from having fun.
moralist
prissA prissy person.

noun A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.
adjective Prudish.

What is another word for prude?: Prude has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as prig, goody-goody, puritan, celibacist, erotophobe, antisexualist, bluenose and goody two shoes.
What is the opposite of prude?: The opposite of prude is rake.
What does prude mean?: Prude means a person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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