Synonyms of the word

priggish

• adj. Like a prig.

prim

• adj. prudish, straight-laced.
• adj. formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice.
• v. (dated) To make affectedly precise or proper.
• v. (dated) To dress or act smartly.
• n. (plants) privet.

prissy

• adj. excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
• adj. well-mannered, well-behaved.
• n. A person who is excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.

proper

• adj. (heading) Suitable.
• adj. (heading) Possessed, related.
• adj. (heading) Accurate, strictly applied.
• adv. (Scotland) properly; thoroughly; completely.
• adv. (nonstandard, slang) properly.

prudish

• adj. of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

puritanical

• adj. Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
• adj. Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid; — often used…
• n. One who holds puritanical attitudes.

straight-laced

• adj. Having narrow views on moral matters; prudish.

straightlaced

• adj. Alternative form of straight-laced.

strait-laced

• adj. Alternative spelling of straight-laced.
• adj. Bound with stays.

straitlaced

• adj. Alternative spelling of straight-laced.

tight-laced

• adj. strait-laced.