primly
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/ˈprɪmli/
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/ˈprɪmli/
In a way that shows you are proper and easily offended by anything rude or improper.
‘You're not supposed to say that,’ she said primly, adjusting her glasses.
彼女はメガネを整えながら、「そんなことを言う必要なんてないわ」と厳かに言った。
In a way that is neat, tidy, and proper.
She primly folded her hands on her lap, sitting up straight.
彼女は手を膝の上にきちんと組んで、まっすぐに座っていました。