21 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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His priggish insistence on grammatical perfection extended to casual text messages, much to the annoyance of his friends.
The priggish fashion critic scoffed at the runway models, deeming their outfits inappropriate for the prestigious fashion show.
His priggish obsession with time led him to scold anyone who arrived even a minute late to the informal gathering.
The priggish dance instructor demanded flawless execution of every step in the casual dance class.
His priggish insistence on organic produce led to a lengthy discussion in the grocery store.
The priggish scout leader reprimanded the troop for not maintaining impeccable order during the camping trip.
The priggish librarian shushed anyone who dared to speak above a whisper in the reading room.
The priggish art critic dismissed the avant-garde painting as a mere display of chaotic colors.
With a priggish air, she criticized the use of slang words, considering them a degradation of the English language.
Despite being a casual gathering, her priggish nature made everyone feel like they were attending a formal event.
The priggish park ranger scolded visitors for stepping slightly off the designated trail during the nature walk.
The politician's priggish remarks about his opponents only fueled the tension in the debate.
Despite the casual nature of the book club, she approached the discussion with a priggish seriousness that intimidated others.
Her priggish adherence to traditional values made her disapprove of the modern art displayed in the gallery.
The priggish architect insisted on precise measurements, even for the smallest details in the building design.
The priggish professor insisted on everyone adhering to a strict dress code, even for casual seminars.
The priggish judge raised objections to the lawyer's choice of words during the trial.
Even in the informal gathering of friends, her priggish nature emerged as she critiqued the choice of board games for the evening.
His priggish insistence on proper pronunciation made language exchange sessions more of a formal class than a casual conversation.
In the priggish world of etiquette, she found fault with the way people held their utensils during the cooking class.
With a priggish air, she refused to use the shared office microwave due to hygiene concerns.
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