Prim and Refined

Prim

Prim adjective - Given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals.
Usage example: a very prim and proper matron was in charge of the girls' dorm

Refined and prim are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refined" instead an adjective "Prim".

Nearby Words: prime, primary, primal, primped, primness

Refined

Refined adjective - (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel.
Usage example: refined people with refined taste

Prim and refined are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prim" instead an adjective "Refined".

Nearby Words: refinement, refining, refiner

Both words in one sentence

  • Asuka is the red oni, hot-blooded and quick-tempered, while Lili is the blue oni, being calm, refined, prim and proper.
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