prim

adjective
UK: /prɪm/
US: /prɪm/

  1. Very formal and correct in behavior and easily shocked by anything rude.

    1. She looks so prim in her new dress.
    2. My aunt was always very prim and proper, disapproving of anything she considered vulgar.

Synonyms

prudish demure straitlaced prissy proper

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "prim" is /prɪm/ in British English and /prɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prim": prudish, demure, straitlaced, prissy, proper.

Example usage of "prim": "She looks so prim in her new dress.". More examples on the page.