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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Priggish' in a Sentence

"Overly concerned with trivial details of propriety, often in a self-righteous or annoying manner." more

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The old librarian was priggish about the library's quiet atmosphere, shushing anyone who made a sound.
Lisa always followed the rules at school, but her classmates found her priggish.
Mrs. Johnson was priggish when it came to grammar, correcting every mistake the students made.

Priggish

prig-ish
adjectiveOverly concerned with trivial details of propriety, often in a self-righteous or annoying manner.
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Last Updated On: June 30, 2024
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