Overmodest and Prissy

Overmodest

Overmodest adjective - Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.

Prissy and overmodest are semantically related. in particular topic. In some cases you can use "Prissy" instead an adjective "Overmodest", when it comes to topics like shy and strict in behavior.

Prissy

Prissy adjective - Exaggeratedly proper.
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Overmodest and prissy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overmodest" instead an adjective "Prissy".
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