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primmest

 

[ ˈprɪmɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

initial state

The word 'primmest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'prim', which means to be overly neat, precise, or proper. It is often used to describe someone or something that is excessively formal or reserved. In a sociocultural context, being prim may indicate a strict adherence to social norms and etiquette. When something is described as the 'primmest', it suggests that it is the most prim in comparison to others. This term can also carry connotations of stiffness or lack of spontaneity.

Synonyms

most formal, most neat, most proper

Examples of usage

  • She was always the primmest girl in the class.
  • The primmest tea party was held in the garden.
  • His primmest behavior shocked his friends.
  • The primmest dress at the gala was admired by all.

Translations

Translations of the word "primmest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais primitivo

🇮🇳 सबसे प्राथमिक

🇩🇪 am primitivsten

🇮🇩 paling primitif

🇺🇦 найпервісніший

🇵🇱 najprymitywniejszy

🇯🇵 最も原始的な

🇫🇷 le plus primitif

🇪🇸 el más primitivo

🇹🇷 en ilkel

🇰🇷 가장 원시적인

🇸🇦 الأكثر بدائية

🇨🇿 nejprimitivnější

🇸🇰 najprimitívnejší

🇨🇳 最原始的

🇸🇮 najprimitivnejši

🇮🇸 það frumstæðasta

🇰🇿 ең бастапқы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე პირველსახე

🇦🇿 ən ilkin

🇲🇽 el más primitivo

Word origin

The term 'prim' originates from the late Middle English word 'prym', which means 'neat' or 'trim', and is derived from the Latin word 'prima', meaning 'first' or 'chief'. The formation of the superlative 'primmest' follows the standard English pattern of adding '-est' to adjectives to denote the highest degree of a quality. Over time, the usage of 'prim' has evolved, particularly in relation to social behavior and dress, often being associated with upper-class decorum during the Victorian era. As a result, 'primmest' has increasingly been used to describe not just aesthetic qualities, but also the demeanor of individuals who adhere to strict social etiquettes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,078, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.