by the prudish standards of the 19th century, any depiction of the nude was scandalous
Recent Examples on the WebThe final decade and a half of Lubitsch’s career unfolded under the cloud of the dreaded Production Code, with its prudish horror of sexuality and its callow fear of politics. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Though the subject matter and jokes may be a bit chafing for more prudish orr demure sensibilities, Talton invites viewers to challenge their thought processes while laughing along with the characters. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 7 June 2022 Isaak presumably did the vocals for actor David Wenham, who plays Snow as a somewhat prudish character who is upset by Presley’s gyrations. Chris Willman, Variety, 17 June 2022 The men in her movies may have made fun of her ostensible chastity, but her characters were not prudish so much as selective.New York Times, 27 May 2022 The prudish Thunberg looked upon the Japanese’s obedience to superiors with envy. Rob Goss, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2022 Because maybe people were still being prudish back then...refinery29.com, 1 May 2022 The location is a farm in the middle of nowhere, a place far from prying and prudish eyes. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2022 To the prudish disapproval of Robert’s parents (briefly seen Patricia Hodge and Julian Glover), this flamboyant flapper moves in as writing collaborator and ostensible child tutor. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 19 Jan. 2022 See More