adverb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She always behaves primly in public, as if everyone is judging her.

Definition:To act in a prudish, proper, and overly conventional way.

From behave primly

Example:He sat primly in his seat, unable to relax in the presence of such casual behavior.

Definition:To sit in an uncomfortably proper or formal way.

From sit primly

Example:The young woman dressed primly, as was expected for her first day at the prestigious school.

Definition:To dress in a way that is overly formal or proper.

From dress primly