8 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.
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.
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.
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.
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