Prim and Severe

Prim

Prim adjective - Being clean and in good order.

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

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

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Prim and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prim" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

Both words in one sentence

  • Slobs Versus Snobs She's the prim-'n'-proper military specialist (and severe enough to make Weiss seem relaxed) and he's the rude and unkempt booze-hound Huntsman.
  • Hot Teacher The School Nurse Kaori Shitou from Crescendo ~Eien Dato Omotte Ita Ano Koro~ is attractive when you first see her, but looks a tad severe with her hair in a Prim and Proper Bun and while wearing glasses.
    Source: Hot Teacher
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