prim
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Everything is prim, but the picture’s mood is as weirdly glum as it is exuberant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Not only are viewers watching boldface names eat, they’re also watching them eat foods that are considered distasteful — which goes against the prim and proper image that celebrities are expected to uphold.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2024
A portrait of a prim young lady in bright brushstrokes was being sold for $5,190.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
Feinstein, always prim and proper, at times seemed an odd icon of the leftist city.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2023
Her nightwear was the antithesis of Mami's: in fact, Carla looked almost dressed up in her prim cotton nightgown.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing prim
Bridge to Terabithia
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Frindle
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Egypt Game
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
