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Exaggerated sensitivity to propriety, often characterized by excessive politeness
“Her primness during the dinner party was evident in the way she carefully avoided any discussion of controversial topics, always striving for excessive politeness.”
Behavior that is strictly proper, conventional or formal
“She always maintained her primness , never once letting loose or deviating from proper etiquette.”
Excessive concern for tidiness, meticulousness, or attention to detail
“Her primness was evident in the perfectly aligned books on her shelf and the spotless, organized desk.”
The state or tendency to care a about seemly behavior and morals
The property of being coy
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