primness in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Primness refers to the quality of being overly proper, formal, or neat in behavior or appearance.
Crossword clues for primness
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "primness".
- Excessive formality in behavior or appearance.
- Quality of being overly neat and proper.
- State of being excessively refined and decorous.
- Overly meticulous about manners and presentation.
- Behavior marked by strict propriety and decorum.
Primness sentence examples
- Her primness was evident in the way she adjusted her posture before speaking.
- The primness of his attire stood out among the more casual outfits at the party.
- Despite her primness, she had a surprisingly adventurous spirit when it came to travel.
- The old lady's primness was matched only by her collection of delicate porcelain figurines.
- He admired her primness but often wondered if it masked a more rebellious nature beneath.