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Term: prissily

Description:

Prissily is an adverb that defines the manner in which someone conducts themselves, often characterized by excessive fussiness, primness, or affected precision. It is used to describe an individual who behaves in an overly meticulous or fastidious manner, particularly regarding manners, appearance, or rules.

Sample Sentences:

• She walked prissily into the room, her nose in the air, as if she was too good for everyone else.
• He sipped his tea prissily, making sure to keep his pinky finger extended just so.
• The teacher graded the essays prissily, marking every minor spelling and grammar mistake.
• Donna prissily arranged the napkins and cutlery on the table, making everything look perfect for the dinner party.
• As soon as the rain started, the cat prissily jumped onto the nearest piece of furniture to avoid getting wet.

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