primmer; primmest
primly
adverb
primness
noun
Examples of prim in a Sentence
Adjective
He has prim views on religion.
Her aunts were very prim and proper.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
They’re being taught how to look prim and proper while pouring the perfect cup of tea.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 6 May 2026
Just an hour outside New York City lies a prim and proper Colonial compound steeped in history.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Split the difference in your own pair with a prim, preppy jacket, luxe snakeskin flats, and chic gold jewelry; you’re all set for a fancy dinner or happy hour.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Prim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prim. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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