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

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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 refused to use the shared office microwave due to hygiene concerns.

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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