prissiness

[US]/ˈprɪs.i.nəs/
[UK]/ˈprɪs.i.nəs/

Translation

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

Phrases & Collocations

excessive prissiness

such prissiness

prissiness about

prissiness overload

Example Sentences

her prissiness about food choices made dinner parties uncomfortable.

his prissiness in dress code was well-known among colleagues.

the prissiness of the aristocracy often annoyed the common people.

she couldn't hide her prissiness when it came to table manners.

his prissiness about cleanliness bordered on obsession.

the prissiness displayed by the hostess alienated some guests.

despite her prissiness, she had a kind heart.

his prissiness prevented him from enjoying casual social events.

the prissiness in her speech made her seem unapproachable.

she criticized the prissiness of modern etiquette.

his prissiness about proper grammar was legendary.

the prissiness of the victorian era is often misunderstood.

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