primness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being simple, neat, and proper in behavior, appearance, or speech.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with primness
crimes , primes , vines

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Variants

List of all variants of primness that leads to same result
prim , primly , primmer , primmest , primness , primnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French primesse, from prim 'first' + essence 'quality'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'primness' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, primness is seen as a desirable quality, while in others it is criticized as being stuffy or out of touch.

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Related Concepts

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1. neatness: The quality of being tidy and well-organized.

2. propriety: Conformity to what is considered proper or acceptable in behavior or speech.

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Culture

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In literature, primness is often used to describe characters who are overly concerned with propriety and manners. In art, it can refer to a style characterized by simplicity and neatness.

How to Memorize "primness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is always neat, tidy, and proper in their appearance and behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'primness' with the idea of being well-behaved and well-groomed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-R-I-M-N-E-S-S' to remember that primness is about being proper, refined, and neat.

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