prissily

[US]/ˈprɪsɪli/
[UK]/ˈprɪsɪli/

Translation

adv.in a prissy manner; excessively proper or refined

Phrases & Collocations

spoken prissily

walked prissily

behaving prissily

Example Sentences

she prissily declined the offered drink, claiming it was too common for her refined tastes.

he prissily pointed out the minor flaw in my presentation as if it were a catastrophe.

the hostess prissily sniffed at the casual attire of the arriving guests.

she prissily turned up her nose at the simple home-cooked meal.

the critic prissily remarked that the performance lacked the sophistication she expected.

he prissily announced that he would only drink imported water.

she prissily declared that she couldn't possibly sit on such an ordinary chair.

the executive prissily protested the casual friday policy.

she prissily refused to touch the menu, insisting on something more elegant.

he prissily corrected the server's pronunciation of a french dish.

the socialite prissily noted that she'd never dined at such an establishment before.

she prissily rejected the handmade gift as unsuitable for her refined collection.

the young heir prissily declared that he would never ride public transportation.

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