Priggish

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

Definitions of priggish

adjective having the quality of being overly proper or precise; self-righteously moralistic

Example Sentences

A1 She is a priggish girl who always follows the rules.

A2 The priggish teacher scolded the students for not wearing their uniforms properly.

B1 His priggish attitude towards others often alienates him from his peers.

B2 The priggish aristocrat looked down on anyone who didn't come from a wealthy background.

C1 Her priggish behavior at the dinner party made everyone feel uncomfortable.

C2 The priggish politician's hypocrisy was exposed when his scandalous past was revealed.

Examples of priggish in a Sentence

formal Her priggish attitude towards proper etiquette made her stand out at the formal dinner party.

informal He can be a bit priggish when it comes to his taste in music, always criticizing others' choices.

slang Don't be so priggish, just relax and have a good time at the party.

figurative His priggish nature towards change hindered his ability to adapt to new situations.

Grammatical Forms of priggish

• past tense: priggish
• plural: priggishes
• comparative: more priggish
• superlative: most priggish
• present tense: priggish
• future tense: will be priggish
• perfect tense: have been priggish
• continuous tense: is being priggish
• singular: priggish
• positive degree: priggish
• infinitive: to be priggish
• gerund: being priggish
• participle: priggish

Origin and Evolution of priggish

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'priggish' originated from the Middle English term 'prig', meaning a thief or a petty criminal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'priggish' shifted from referring to a thief to describing someone who is self-righteous, overly proper, or excessively concerned with propriety.