primly
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
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