noun
- plural of primness; the quality or state of being prim, proper, or formal in manner or appearance
Usage: countable plural form; often used to describe multiple instances or manifestations of prim behavior or demeanor
Examples
- The primnesses of Victorian society were reflected in strict codes of conduct.
- Her various primnesses and affectations made her difficult to befriend.
- The teacher's primnesses contrasted sharply with the students' casual attitudes.
- Despite their primnesses, the sisters occasionally showed a playful side.
- The primnesses displayed by the formal dinner guests seemed excessive to the younger generation.