Antonyms for prim

Grammar : Adj

Spell : prim

Phonetic Transcription : prɪm

Definition of prim

Origin : 1680s (v.) "to assume a formal, precise demeanor," perhaps from French prim "thin, small, delicate," from Old French prim "fine, delicate," from Latin primus "finest," literally "first" (see prime (adj.)). Later, "deck out, dress to effect" (1721). Attested as a noun from 1700. The adjective, the sole surviving sense, is from 1709. A cant word at first. Related: Primly; primness.

adj particular, fussy

Example sentences :

But it was at the other that he gazed even as he returned Betty's prim little bow.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

It was broad daylight, and the door leading into the prim little hall was ajar.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

The one servant of the house waited at table, prim, sedate, formal.
Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill

That would account for the big yarns he tells Prim about Africa and such.
Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln

And the prim and practical matron grew more and more fond of her.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Her voice was prim and very Scotch, and gave no hint of all she had been thinking.
Extract from : « Rim o' the World » by B. M. Bower

The movement was prim to the verge of comedy, but it was plain that she meant to be chilly with him.
Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray

I do look awfully little-girly and prim in most of my clothes.
Extract from : « Miss Pat at Artemis Lodge » by Pemberton Ginther

"You were very fortunate," said Miss Carter, speaking in a prim voice.
Extract from : « A Modern Tomboy » by L. T. Meade

But that Lucy—you know that prim thing, the daughter of the Professor and Mrs. Merriman?
Extract from : « A Modern Tomboy » by L. T. Meade

Synonyms for prim

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