priggishly

adverb

Definition of priggishlynext
as in properly

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  1. properly
  2. primly
  3. decently
Adverb
  • Whether the military was properly prepared for treating its wounded in the current Iran war has become a sharp point of contention.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • If a regular electric toothbrush already does the job when used properly, how much is a toothbrush camera actually adding?
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of properly
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  • On Next Generation, the crew members of the Enterprise are all heterosexual and most primly single.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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  • Aledo played decently against the run, but allowed three long touchdown runs of 77, 55 and 33 yards against Martin with the other 25 rushing attempts netting zero yards.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The kitchen and bathroom are decently renovated, if monochromatic and unexciting.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Priggishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priggishly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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