governessy

adjective

Definition of governessynext
as in overmodest

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  1. prudish
  2. prim
  3. flirtatious
Adjective
  • The Comstock Act is a relic, not just of a more prudish era in American history, but of an age when the sort of individual rights that modern Americans take for granted effectively did not exist.
    Ian Millhiser, Vox, 27 May 2024
  • Emily, perhaps true to her prudish Adderall-y millennial type, is not especially flirty.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2024
Definition of prudish
Adjective
  • Is she meant to be read as a little prim and repressed?
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
  • Gomez and her boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco, chose a classic couples' costume for their weekend celebration, with Gomez looking prim and proper in a blonde wig and dusty blue Rodarte gown to play the role of Alice.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of prim
Adjective
  • Of course, paying someone a compliment isn’t always necessarily flirtatious.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2024
  • With Venus strutting through flirtatious Libra for most of the month, relationships are in the spotlight as the love planet encourages compromise and connection.
    Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of flirtatious
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Thesaurus Entries Near governessy

governesses

governessy

governing

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“Governessy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governessy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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