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PRIM Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word prim. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word prim. (close relations)
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primer

Best Alternative Words for PRIM

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mincing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• affectedly dainty or refined

niminy-piminy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affectedly dainty or refined

priggish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

prissy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

• excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

prudish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

puritanical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism

adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

• morally rigorous and strict

square-toed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

• having a square toe

straight-laced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

straightlaced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

strait-laced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

straitlaced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

tight-laced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

twee
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affectedly dainty or refined

victorian
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled

noun

• a person who lived during the reign of Victoria

adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

• typical of the moral standards or conduct of the age of Queen Victoria

prim out
verbv
verb

• dress primly

prim up
verb

• dress primly

Best Hypernyms For PRIM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for prim, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
apparel change clothe compact compress constrict contract dress enclothe garb garment habilitate press raiment squeeze tog
Phrases (1)
fit out

Alternatives for MINCING

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