Prim

4 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Excessively correct and proper in manner or appearance, often in a stiff or disapproving way.

“The new headmistress had a prim and precise manner that unsettled the children.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/prɪm/

Related Words

Synonyms

mincingtweepriggishprissyprudishpuritanicalstraitlacedstraightlaced

Antonyms

relaxedcasual informaleasy-going

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Only vowel is I and it ends in M with no repeated letters, the IM ending narrows guesses quickly

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points with M adding value and hooks to PRIMS, PRIMLY, and PRIMP for extensions

Words Related to Prim

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “prim” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

brim crim frim grim trim

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “prim”.

crimp grimp impar imper pamir priam prima prime primi primo primp prims primy prism purim rimpi

Longer words starting with Prim

Words that begin with “prim”.

prima prime primi primo primp prims primy primal primas primed primer primes primly primos primps primus primary primarily

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