1. 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.