prim

• Описывает человека, который очень формален, чопорен и легко шокируется чем-либо грубым или неприличным.

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.

   Чопорный

   • 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.

   Synonymsformalgenteelold-maidishpriggishprissyproperpuritanicalstiffstrait-laceduptight

   Antonymscarelesseasygoinginformallooserelaxedslovenlyunaffected

2. Neat and formal in appearanceB2formal

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

   Чопорный

   • 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.

   Synonymscorrectdapperdemurefastidiousformalneatprecisepriggishproperprudishsprucestiffstrait-lacedtidytrim

   Antonymsdisheveleddisorderlymessyrumpledscruffyslipshodsloppyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

• Глагол, означающий делать что-то аккуратным, формальным или точным, часто в чопорной или чрезмерно правильной манере.

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.

   Принять чопорный вид

   • 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.

   Synonymspreenprimpprinkspruce

2. Contract one's lipsC1formal

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

   Поджать губы

   • 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.

   Synonymscompresspuckerpursetighten

3. Dress primlyC1formal

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

   Одеваться чопорно

   • 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.

   Synonymspreenprinkspruce

   Antonymsdishevelmussrufflerumple

Phrasal variantsprim outprim up