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.
她一本正經地調整著眼鏡說,你不应该這麼說。
In a way that is neat, tidy, and proper.
She primly folded her hands on her lap, sitting up straight.
她端莊地將雙手交疊在膝上,坐得筆直。