priggishly

[US]/ˈprɪɡɪʃli/
[UK]/ˈprɪɡɪʃli/

Translation

adv.in a self-righteously moralistic manner

Phrases & Collocations

priggishly formal

priggishly correct

priggishly proper

priggishly neat

priggishly prim

priggishly strict

priggishly self-righteous

priggishly aloof

priggishly judgmental

priggishly attentive

Example Sentences

she spoke priggishly about the importance of etiquette.

he always acts priggishly when discussing politics.

they laughed at her priggishly serious demeanor.

his priggishly moralistic views often alienate others.

she priggishly corrected everyone's grammar at the meeting.

he priggishly insisted on following all the rules.

her priggishly high standards made it hard to please her.

they found his priggishly pedantic style off-putting.

she priggishly pointed out every mistake in the report.

his priggishly critical attitude made collaboration difficult.

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