Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
primness | Yes | No | No | No |
prim | No | Yes | Yes | No |
primness (noun) | prim (noun) |
---|---|
exaggerated and arrogant properness | |
excessive or affected modesty |
primness (adjective) | prim (adjective) |
---|---|
exaggeratedly proper | |
affectedly dainty or refined |
primness (verb) | prim (verb) |
---|---|
dress primly | |
contract one's lips | |
assume a prim appearance |