primness

[US]/ˈprɪmnəs/
[UK]/ˈprɪmnəs/

Translation

n.the quality of being prim or proper; stiffness or excessive formalism

Phrases & Collocations

primness in style

primness of behavior

primness in dress

excessive primness

primness and decorum

primness of appearance

primness in manners

cultivated primness

primness of speech

innate primness

Example Sentences

her primness made her stand out at the casual party.

he always maintained a certain primness in his appearance.

the primness of her dress was appreciated by everyone.

despite her primness, she had a wild sense of humor.

his primness was evident in the way he spoke.

they criticized her for her excessive primness.

the primness of the decor gave the room a formal feel.

she approached the situation with a sense of primness.

his primness often made him the target of jokes.

the primness of the event required formal attire.

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