primness
The quality or state of being prim, precise, or properThe quality or state of being prim, precise, or proper.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality or state of being prim, precise, or proper.
More definitions
- excessive or affected modesty
- exaggerated and arrogant properness
Forms
plural: primnesses| Singular | primness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- excessive or affected modesty:prudishnesspruderyGrundyism
- exaggerated and arrogant properness:priggishness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedprim
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable