adverb
- in a formal, proper, or overly correct manner
Examples
- She sat primly with her hands folded in her lap.
- The teacher primly corrected the student’s grammar.
- He primly refused to join in the loud conversation.
- The children were told to sit primly during the ceremony.
- She primly adjusted her skirt before sitting down.
- The librarian primly shushed the noisy patrons.