100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "priggishly"

Definition

Priggishly (adverb): In a manner that is excessively proper, self-righteous, or moralistic; often characterized by a smug or self-satisfied attitude regarding one's own moral standards or behavior.

Synonyms

• Self-righteously
• Pedantically
• Sanctimoniously
• Morally
• Primly
• Piously
• Overly proper

Antonyms

• Casually
• Laid-back
• Informally
• Unpretentiously
• Openly

Examples

1. She spoke priggishly, as if her opinions were the only valid ones.
2. He always dresses priggishly, insisting on formal attire for even the simplest gatherings.
3. The teacher corrected the students priggishly, showing no tolerance for minor mistakes.
4. She laughed priggishly at her friends' casual attitudes towards the dress code.
5. His priggishly critical nature made him unpopular among his peers.
6. They approached the discussion priggishly, unwilling to entertain alternative viewpoints.
7. The critic reviewed the film priggishly, focusing on its moral implications rather than entertainment value.
8. She acted priggishly when her friends suggested a less conventional approach.
9. The manager's priggishly detailed reports left little room for creativity.
10. He addressed the audience priggishly, lecturing them on social etiquette.
11. Her priggishly lofty ideals alienated many of her colleagues.
12. He interjected priggishly, correcting anyone who dared to misquote the rules.
13. She smiled priggishly, believing her way was the only correct way.
14. The discussion turned priggishly when they started debating personal values.
15. His priggishly clean desk was a source of pride for him.
16. She organized the event priggishly, ensuring every detail was perfectly executed.
17. He reported the incident priggishly, emphasizing the moral failure of the participants.
18. She criticized the book priggishly, focusing solely on its perceived flaws.
19. The group spoke priggishly about their charitable efforts, seeking validation.
20. He looked down priggishly on those who didn't share his strict diet.
21. She explained the procedure priggishly, assuming everyone should understand her expertise.
22. He approached the situation priggishly, as if he had all the answers.
23. She responded priggishly to the casual invitation, insisting on formality.
24. The parents acted priggishly when addressing their children's behavior.
25. He took the criticism priggishly, unable to accept any faults in his approach.
26. She viewed the discussion priggishly, dismissing opinions that differed from her own.
27. The lawyer presented the case priggishly, emphasizing the moral high ground.
28. He maintained a priggishly serious demeanor throughout the meeting.
29. She corrected him priggishly, believing her knowledge was superior.
30. The debate turned priggishly as both sides refused to yield their positions.
31. He launched into his speech priggishly, lecturing about responsibility.
32. They conducted themselves priggishly, as if they were above reproach.
33. She navigated the conversation priggishly, steering it towards her beliefs.
34. His priggishly formal manner made him seem unapproachable.
35. She offered her advice priggishly, assuming everyone would appreciate her insight.
36. He approached the task priggishly, rigidly adhering to the guidelines.
37. The committee members acted priggishly, enforcing rules with little flexibility.
38. She dressed priggishly, choosing the most conservative outfit available.
39. He held his opinions priggishly, unwilling to consider other perspectives.
40. The manager addressed the team priggishly, emphasizing the importance of protocol.
41. She critiqued the performance priggishly, focusing on minor mistakes.
42. He presented his findings priggishly, believing they were beyond reproach.
43. She insisted on following the rules priggishly, even when it seemed unnecessary.
44. He looked at the artwork priggishly, dismissing it as amateurish.
45. Her priggishly serious tone made it hard to enjoy the conversation.
46. He took pride in his priggishly organized workspace.
47. The teacher spoke priggishly, reinforcing the importance of adherence to the curriculum.
48. She approached the charity event priggishly, ensuring everything was perfect.
49. He reacted priggishly to the suggestion of a more relaxed approach.
50. She shared her views priggishly, expecting everyone to agree.
51. He handled the criticism priggishly, refusing to acknowledge any faults.
52. They conducted the meeting priggishly, adhering strictly to the agenda.
53. Her priggishly perfect attendance was often bragged about.
54. He wrote the report priggishly, including unnecessary details.
55. She walked through the gallery priggishly, judging each piece harshly.
56. He dismissed their suggestions priggishly, believing his way was best.
57. She organized the files priggishly, with no room for error.
58. He spoke priggishly about the importance of traditional values.
59. She reacted priggishly to the casual dress code, insisting on formality.
60. He approached the task priggishly, refusing to cut corners.
61. The executive addressed the team priggishly, emphasizing decorum.
62. She argued priggishly, convinced her perspective was the only one that mattered.
63. He maintained a priggishly rigid stance on office policies.
64. She acted priggishly when discussing her accomplishments.
65. The critic analyzed the play priggishly, focusing on moral interpretations.
66. He dressed priggishly for the casual outing, standing out among his friends.
67. She corrected him priggishly, believing her grammar was superior.
68. He approached the social gathering priggishly, judging others' attire.
69. She dismissed casual comments priggishly, insisting on seriousness.
70. His priggishly detailed feedback left little room for improvement.
71. She spoke priggishly about her volunteer work, seeking recognition.
72. He looked at the proposal priggishly, noting every inconsistency.
73. She reacted priggishly to the news, emphasizing her moral stance.
74. He maintained a priggishly formal tone throughout the presentation.
75. She corrected her friend priggishly, believing she was always right.
76. The meeting was conducted priggishly, with little flexibility in discussion.
77. He attended the event priggishly, criticizing others' behavior.
78. She navigated the conversation priggishly, steering it towards her ideals.
79. He approached the issue priggishly, unwilling to consider alternative solutions.
80. She insisted on following protocol priggishly, even in informal situations.
81. He responded priggishly, believing his knowledge was unmatched.
82. She reviewed the material priggishly, focusing on insignificant details.
83. He presented his argument priggishly, believing he was above reproach.
84. She acted priggishly, believing her perspective was the only correct one.
85. He maintained a priggishly serious demeanor during the event.
86. She spoke priggishly, lecturing her friends on their choices.
87. He critiqued the project priggishly, highlighting minor errors.
88. She organized the team priggishly, enforcing strict guidelines.
89. He viewed the casual gathering priggishly, insisting on formality.
90. She corrected the misquoted phrase priggishly, believing it was imperative.
91. He argued priggishly, unconcerned with the feelings of others.
92. She approached the topic priggishly, focusing on her strict beliefs.
93. He maintained a priggishly high standard in his work.
94. She reacted priggishly to the informal suggestion, insisting on rules.
95. He spoke priggishly, emphasizing the importance of decorum.
96. She dressed priggishly, believing appearances were everything.
97. He criticized the change priggishly, believing it was morally wrong.
98. She navigated the debate priggishly, unwilling to compromise.
99. He approached the discussion priggishly, emphasizing his authority.
100. She maintained a priggishly superior attitude throughout the meeting.