prim

[ prim ]

/ prɪm /

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adjective, prim·mer, prim·mest.

formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.

verb (used without object), primmed, prim·ming.

to draw up the mouth in an affectedly nice or precise way.

verb (used with object), primmed, prim·ming.

to make prim, as in appearance.

to draw (one's face, lips, etc.) into a prim expression.

Origin of prim

First recorded in 1675–85; origin uncertain

SYNONYMS FOR prim

1 prissy, formal, rigid.

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ANTONYMS FOR prim

1 flexible.

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OTHER WORDS FROM prim

primly, adverbprimness, nounun·primmed, adjective

Words nearby prim

priggism, Prigogine, prill, prilocaine, Prilosec, prim, prima ballerina, primacy, prima donna, primaeval, prima facie

Definition for prim (2 of 3)

prim²

[ prim ]

/ prɪm /

noun

privet.

Origin of prim

First recorded in 1565–75; shortening of earlier primprint privet < ?

Definition for prim (3 of 3)

prim.

primary.

primitive.

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Example sentences from the Web for prim

When her 12-year-old sister, Prim, is selected to compete in the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to go instead.
‘The Hunger Games’ Movie for Dummies|Geoff Berkshire|March 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In her mug shot, she looks so prim in her shawl-collared coat, with its horizontal weave, buttoned up high and proper.
The MLK Memorial’s Fashion Moment|Robin Givhan|August 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Sometimes his leather jackets were sporty and rakish, at others they were sculpted into prim, hourglass shapes.
Paris Fashion Week Frenzy: Let’s Focus on Clothes|Robin Givhan|March 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
See exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the prim and proper actress at a project for a Scottish clothing brand.
Tilda Swinton, Uncensored|The Daily Beast|September 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST

In escort circles, there are two brunette archetypes: the prim Audrey Hepburn type, and the voluptuous Ashley Dupré type.
Call Girls Out-Class Mistresses|Tracy Quan|December 6, 2009|DAILY BEAST
She led the girls to the house, seating them in a prim, old fashioned living room.
The Secret of the Sundial|Mildred A. Wirt, AKA Ann Wirt
"You see there are some things to be got really very nice in Paris, Roger," said Gladys in her prim old-fashioned way.
Two Little Waifs|Mrs. Molesworth
Terry delivered orders like a general and Prim, her twin sister obeyed like a private in the ranks.
Gypsies of the Air|Bess Moyer
As Terry stepped from her plane, Prim threw both arms about her.
Gypsies of the Air|Bess Moyer
Helen took stock of her as she advanced, a prim little figure dressed with exceeding neatness.
Unlucky|Caroline Austin

British Dictionary definitions for prim

prim

/ (prɪm) /

adjective primmer or primmest

affectedly proper, precise, or formal

verb prims, primming or primmed

(tr) to make prim

to purse (the mouth) primly or (of the mouth) to be so pursed

Derived forms of prim

primly, adverbprimness, noun

Word Origin for prim

C18: of unknown origin

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	prim
释义	prim ¹ [ prim ] / prɪm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prim ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, prim·mer, prim·mest. formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat. verb (used without object), primmed, prim·ming. to draw up the mouth in an affectedly nice or precise way. verb (used with object), primmed, prim·ming. to make prim, as in appearance. to draw (one's face, lips, etc.) into a prim expression. Origin of prim ¹ First recorded in 1675–85; origin uncertain SYNONYMS FOR prim 1 prissy, formal, rigid. SEE SYNONYMS FOR prim ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR prim 1 flexible. SEE ANTONYMS FOR prim ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM prim primly, adverbprimness, nounun·primmed, adjective Words nearby prim priggism, Prigogine, prill, prilocaine, Prilosec, prim, prima ballerina, primacy, prima donna, primaeval, prima facie Definition for prim (2 of 3) prim² [ prim ] / prɪm / noun privet. Origin of prim ² First recorded in 1565–75; shortening of earlier primprint privet < ? Definition for prim (3 of 3) prim. primary. primitive. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prim When her 12-year-old sister, Prim, is selected to compete in the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to go instead. ‘The Hunger Games’ Movie for Dummies\|Geoff Berkshire\|March 14, 2012\|DAILY BEAST In her mug shot, she looks so prim in her shawl-collared coat, with its horizontal weave, buttoned up high and proper. The MLK Memorial’s Fashion Moment\|Robin Givhan\|August 23, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Sometimes his leather jackets were sporty and rakish, at others they were sculpted into prim, hourglass shapes. Paris Fashion Week Frenzy: Let’s Focus on Clothes\|Robin Givhan\|March 9, 2011\|DAILY BEAST See exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the prim and proper actress at a project for a Scottish clothing brand. Tilda Swinton, Uncensored\|The Daily Beast\|September 21, 2010\|DAILY BEAST In escort circles, there are two brunette archetypes: the prim Audrey Hepburn type, and the voluptuous Ashley Dupré type. Call Girls Out-Class Mistresses\|Tracy Quan\|December 6, 2009\|DAILY BEAST She led the girls to the house, seating them in a prim, old fashioned living room. The Secret of the Sundial\|Mildred A. Wirt, AKA Ann Wirt "You see there are some things to be got really very nice in Paris, Roger," said Gladys in her prim old-fashioned way. Two Little Waifs\|Mrs. Molesworth Terry delivered orders like a general and Prim, her twin sister obeyed like a private in the ranks. Gypsies of the Air\|Bess Moyer As Terry stepped from her plane, Prim threw both arms about her. Gypsies of the Air\|Bess Moyer Helen took stock of her as she advanced, a prim little figure dressed with exceeding neatness. Unlucky\|Caroline Austin British Dictionary definitions for prim prim / (prɪm) / adjective primmer or primmest affectedly proper, precise, or formal verb prims, primming or primmed (tr) to make prim to purse (the mouth) primly or (of the mouth) to be so pursed Derived forms of prim primly, adverbprimness, noun Word Origin for prim C18: of unknown origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to prim demure, spruce, tidy, correct, uncluttered, stickling, ceremonial, ceremonious, choosy, cleanly, conventional, dapper, decorous, fastidious, formal, genteel, good, goody-goody, nice, orderly
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prim

adjective, prim·mer, prim·mest.

verb (used without object), primmed, prim·ming.

verb (used with object), primmed, prim·ming.

Origin of prim

SYNONYMS FOR prim

ANTONYMS FOR prim

OTHER WORDS FROM prim

Words nearby prim

Definition for prim (2 of 3)

noun

Origin of prim

Definition for prim (3 of 3)

Example sentences from the Web for prim

British Dictionary definitions for prim

adjective primmer or primmest

verb prims, primming or primmed

Derived forms of prim

Word Origin for prim

Words related to prim