primmer; primmest
primly
adverb
primness
noun
primmed; primming
1
: to give a prim or demure expression to
primming her thin lips after every mouthful—
John Buchan
John Buchan2
: to dress primly
Examples of prim in a Sentence
Adjective
He has prim views on religion.
Her aunts were very prim and proper.
Recent Examples on the Web
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
This place defines prim and proper.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
There were enveloping officer’s overcoats, high-gloss leather jackets, prim gowns affixed with fur accents and stark black suits.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Last year may have given us Brat Summer, but things are moving in a decidedly prim direction for 2025.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prim
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
Victoria prefers things prim and respectable.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
This place defines prim and proper.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
There were enveloping officer’s overcoats, high-gloss leather jackets, prim gowns affixed with fur accents and stark black suits.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Last year may have given us Brat Summer, but things are moving in a decidedly prim direction for 2025.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prim
Cite this Entry
“Prim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prim. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share