Word · Frequency #35917
priggish
/ˈprigiʃ/
adjective
自命不凡的；一本正经的
核心释义
Self-righteously proper or smug; like a prig.
- 1.
自命不凡的；像自命不凡者一样的。
Like a prig.
自命不凡的；像自命不凡者一样的。；一本正经的；死板的；自负的
用法In use
His priggish attitude toward table manners made dinner with him uncomfortable.
用法提示：形容词，表示死板、一本正经的
She gave a priggish reply when asked about her weekend plans.
用法提示：形容词，表示自负、一本正经的
The priggish remarks in his speech annoyed many listeners.
用法提示：形容词，表示死板、自负的
be priggish
He is so priggish that he never laughs at any joke.
他太一本正经，从来不笑话。
priggish about sth
She's priggish about table manners.
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
词族Word family
- prig
- 自命不凡的人，一本正经的人 · n.
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