Prim synonyms | Best 58 synonyms for prim

stiff

Of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed.

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tidy

Given to keeping things clean and in order:

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informal (antonym)

Not in accord with the usual regulations; unofficial.

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square-toed

(Now Rare) Old-fashioned; conservative

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primness

The quality or state of being prim, precise, or proper.

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prissy

The definition of prissy is someone fussy and overly proper, or clothing with a lot of fancy elements.

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wooden

Clumsy and awkward; ungainly.

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uninhibited (antonym)

Free from inhibition; unrestrained or unselfconscious:

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rumpled (antonym)

Wrinkled or crumpled

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formal

The definition of formal is something that follows rules, is a dressy or important occasion, or something that has official sanctioning or approval.

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precise

Distinct and correct in sound or meaning:

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demure

Affectedly modest or shy; coy

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decorous

Marked by proper behavior.

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orderly

Given to keeping things neat or well-arranged:

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trim

In good physical condition; fit; slim:

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spruce

(Comparable) Smart, trim, and elegant in appearance; fastidious (said of a person).

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pat

Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken

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polite (related)

The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.

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ceremonial

Involved or used in ceremonies:

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finicky

(Informal) Demanding, requiring above-normal care.

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mincing

Affectedly elegant or dainty: of a person or a person's speech, manner, etc.

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neat

Clean and in good order; trim; tidy

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nice

1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:

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proper

Out-and-out; thorough:

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prudish

Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters

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sedate

Serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner.

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shipshape

Orderly and neat; tidy:

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snug

Small but well arranged; compact and convenient; neat; trim

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staid

Serious, organized, and professional; sober

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straight

Following a direct or correct method or approach; systematic:

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straitlaced

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stuffy

The definition of stuffy is a nose that is full of mucus, or a room that is not properly ventilated, or a conservative or stodgy person.

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decorousness

The state or quality of being decorous.

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preciosity

A state or condition of overemphasizing detail, especially of pronunciation when speaking.

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priggishness

The state or quality of being priggish.

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sanctimony

Righteousness accompanied by an unwarranted attitude of moral or social superiority; smug or hypocritical righteousness.

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squeamishness

The quality of being squeamish

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bluenosed

Alternative spelling of blue-nosed.

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genteel

Elegantly stylish or fashionable:

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old-maidish

Like an old maid; prim; precise; particular.

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priggish

Like a prig.

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straight-laced

Strait-laced

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tight-laced

exaggeratedly proper

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dainty

Delicious; tasty:

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niminy-piminy

Affectedly delicate or refined; mincing.

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twee

(Brit.) Affectedly clever, dainty, sweet, etc.

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prim up

dress primly

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prim out

dress primly

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bossy (related)

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cleanly

Habitually and carefully neat and clean.

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particular

The definition of particular is pertaining to a specific person, thing or place, or something that is noteworthy or under immediate consideration.

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plain (related)

Marked by little or no ornamentation or decoration:

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affected

Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression.

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puritanical

Extremely or excessively strict in matters of morals and religion

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victorian

Showing, variously, the middle-class respectability, prudery, bigotry, etc. generally attributed to Victorian England

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prim and proper

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strait-laced

(Archaic) Tightly laced, as a corset

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straightlaced

exaggeratedly proper

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