primmer; primmest
primly
adverb
primness
noun
primmed; primming
1
: to give a prim or demure expression to
primming her thin lips after every mouthful—
John Buchan
John Buchan2
: to dress primly
Synonyms
Examples of prim in a Sentence
Adjective
He has prim views on religion.
Her aunts were very prim and proper.
Recent Examples on the WebSydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
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From the contrasting scalloped edges to the prim gingham pattern to the pale colors, this 20-pack of three-ply paper napkins looks just as fancy as any cloth options.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
So are a number of posh, prim English types who sound like a cross between Queen Victoria and Mary Poppins — not surprising, given that Blunt has played both roles during her 20-year career, yet still odd to hear in the context of a casual chat.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024
Meri Meri 20-Pack Gingham Small Napkins From the contrasting scalloped edges to the prim gingham pattern to the pale colors, this 20-pack of three-ply paper napkins looks just as fancy as any cloth options.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
For being the picture of prim and proper Englishness, the royal house of Windsor is also kind of scandal-plagued.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
And beneath their prim and proper home is a basement full of secrets that may hold the key to the evil that's run amok.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2023
Depending on your styling, the shade can be prim, cheery, sophisticated, carefree, office-ready, or coquettish.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2024
For more prim and proper accessories, there are simple belts, dainty jewels, and silky neck scarves.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Over centuries, this public relations strategy has generally served them well, maintaining the royals’ prim and proper appearance and general goodwill among the public.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Meri Meri 20-Pack Gingham Small Napkins Buy on Target $7
From the contrasting scalloped edges to the prim gingham pattern to the pale colors, this 20-pack of three-ply paper napkins looks just as fancy as any cloth options.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
So are a number of posh, prim English types who sound like a cross between Queen Victoria and Mary Poppins — not surprising, given that Blunt has played both roles during her 20-year career, yet still odd to hear in the context of a casual chat.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024
Meri Meri 20-Pack Gingham Small Napkins From the contrasting scalloped edges to the prim gingham pattern to the pale colors, this 20-pack of three-ply paper napkins looks just as fancy as any cloth options.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
For being the picture of prim and proper Englishness, the royal house of Windsor is also kind of scandal-plagued.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
And beneath their prim and proper home is a basement full of secrets that may hold the key to the evil that's run amok.
—Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2023
Depending on your styling, the shade can be prim, cheery, sophisticated, carefree, office-ready, or coquettish.
—Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2024
For more prim and proper accessories, there are simple belts, dainty jewels, and silky neck scarves.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Prim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prim. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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