Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
tight-laced | No | Yes | No | No |
prim | No | Yes | Yes | No |
tight-laced (adjective) | prim (adjective) |
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exaggeratedly proper | exaggeratedly proper |
affectedly dainty or refined |
tight-laced (verb) | prim (verb) |
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dress primly | |
contract one's lips | |
assume a prim appearance |