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• يصف شخصًا شديد التمسك باللياقة والرسمية في سلوكه وكلامه، يتحرج بسهولة من كل ما هو فظ أو غير لائق.

Describes a person who is very formal, proper, and easily shocked by anything rude or indecent.

1. Excessively proper or formalB2formal

   Behaving in a very formal, correct, and slightly stiff manner, often to seem superior.

   متزمّت

   • She gave a prim smile and refused to join the game.
   • He sat primly on the edge of the chair, hands folded.
   • The old lady was known for her prim and proper attitude.

   المرادفاتformalgenteelold-maidishpriggishprissyproperpuritanicalstiffstrait-laceduptight

   الأضدادcarelesseasygoinginformallooserelaxedslovenlyunaffected

2. Neat and formal in appearanceB2formal

   Describing someone's dress or appearance as very neat, tidy, and formal, sometimes in an exaggerated way.

   مُتَأنِّق بتكلُّف

   • She wore a prim little dress with a high collar.
   • His prim appearance made him stand out at the casual party.
   • The room was decorated in a prim, old-fashioned style.

   المرادفاتcorrectdapperdemurefastidiousformalneatprecisepriggishproperprudishsprucestiffstrait-lacedtidytrim

   الأضدادdisheveleddisorderlymessyrumpledscruffyslipshodsloppyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

• فعل يعني جعل الشيء مُرتّبًا أو رسميًّا أو دقيقًا، غالبًا بطريقة متزمّتة أو مفرطة في الصواب. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى تزيين المظهر أو تهذيبه بعناية.

A verb meaning to make something neat, formal, or precise, often in a stiff or overly proper manner.

1. Assume a prim appearanceC1formal

   To adopt a neat, formal, and proper appearance or demeanor.

   اتخاذ مظهر متزمت

   • She primmed herself before the formal dinner.
   • He primmed his tie and adjusted his collar.
   • The actress primmed for the cameras on the red carpet.

   المرادفاتpreenprimpprinkspruce

2. Contract one's lipsC1formal

   To purse or tighten one's lips, often to show disapproval or to look proper.

   ضم الشفتين

   • She primmed her lips in disapproval.
   • He primmed his mouth when he heard the rude comment.
   • The teacher primmed her lips before scolding the student.

   المرادفاتcompresspuckerpursetighten

3. Dress primlyC1formal

   To dress in a neat, formal, and proper manner.

   التأنق في اللباس

   • She primmed herself in a tailored suit for the interview.
   • He primmed his outfit to match the strict dress code.
   • The children were primmed in their Sunday best.

   المرادفاتpreenprinkspruce

   الأضدادdishevelmussrufflerumple

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