Definition: A behavior that is overly concerned with proper behavior and morality, often to the point of being self-righteous or smug.

Example: His priggery made it difficult for him to connect with others who had a more relaxed attitude towards life.

Definition: Behaving in a very proper and self-righteous way, often looking down on others for not following the same strict standards.

Example: Her priggish attitude made it difficult for her to make friends at the party.

Definition: In a way that shows excessive concern for propriety or correctness, often in a self-righteous manner.

Example: She priggishly corrected everyone’s grammar at the meeting.

Definition: The quality of being overly concerned with proper behavior and manners, often in a self-righteous or smug way.

Example: Her priggishness made it difficult for her to connect with others who had a more relaxed attitude.

Definition: Someone who is very neat, proper, and sometimes overly formal in their behavior or appearance.

Example: She always dresses in a prim manner, with perfectly pressed clothes and polished shoes.

Definition: To behave in a formal or stiff manner, often showing disapproval or a lack of warmth.

Example: She always tries to prim herself before important meetings.

Definition: A type of shrub or small tree, often used for hedges and ornamental purposes.

Example: The garden was lined with prims that added a touch of greenery.

Definition: To make someone or something appear proper, neat, or formal, often in a way that seems overly strict or affected.

Example: She primmed her hair before the important meeting to look more professional.

Definition: In a way that is very proper, formal, or stiff, often showing a lack of warmth or friendliness.

Example: She spoke primly, as if she were addressing a group of children.

Definition: The highest degree of being neat, proper, or formal.

Example: She always dresses in the primmest way for formal events.

Definition: The quality of being very formal, neat, and proper in behavior or appearance.

Example: Her primness made her the center of attention at the formal dinner party.

Definition: The highest degree of being princely, which means having the qualities or characteristics of a prince, such as being noble, dignified, or grand.

Example: The princeliest of the royal family was chosen to lead the ceremony.

Definition: The quality of being royal or noble, often associated with a prince.

Example: Her princeliness was evident in the way she carried herself at the event.