PRIM Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

prim

adjective

ˈprim

as in tidy

being clean and in good order behind the bed-and-breakfast is a prim little garden where guests are served afternoon tea

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as in Victorian

given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals a very prim and proper matron was in charge of the girls' dorm

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Recent Examples of prim Ringwald’s prim, disciplined portrayal adds just the right touch of endearing spunkiness, while McCarthy, fighting with his social demons, is a likable rich kid with character substance. —

Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 Chief among them is the late and especially great Dame Maggie Smith, who gave one of her most powerful and enduring performances as the prim and wise Violet Crawley. —

Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026 Classic shapes like a neat overcoat, or prim skirt arrived in off-kilter colors and patterns. —

Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026 However, your front yard doesn't need to feel too prim and proper. —

Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prim

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Each episode began with the death of someone whose corpse would be processed for a tidy profit by Fisher & Sons.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Steering is precise, body control is tidy and the suspension strikes an impressive balance between firmness and comfort.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026