Synonyms for mincing
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Affectedly dainty.
Example sentences
- prim She was a rather prim and proper young lady.
- pedantic You pride yourself on being pedantic, don't you?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mincing | steady | |
| prim | rising | |
| pedantic | falling | |
| euphuistic | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- prim1, twee
- 8 letters
- affected3, pedantic3
- 10 letters
- euphuistic
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (affected3 = 3 syllables).