adj

mim

Mim (adj) means Quiet, shy, and reserved in manner. Example: “She sat mim and silent at the back of the church.”

adj

Quiet, shy, and reserved in manner.

"She sat mim and silent at the back of the church."

Excessively prim or prudish.

"He gave a mim little smile and said nothing more."

How to use mim

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes someone who is shy, overly proper, or prim in manner.

When to use it

A dialect word, chiefly Scots, rarely used in standard modern English.

mimmer comparative, mimmest superlative

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She sat _____ and silent at the back of the church.

A Scots and dialect word imitating a pursed, tight-lipped expression.

What does “mim” mean?

The word “mim” means quiet, shy, and reserved in manner. In plain terms, describes someone who is shy, overly proper, or prim in manner.

How do you use “mim” in a sentence?

Here is “mim” used in a sentence: “She sat mim and silent at the back of the church.”

What part of speech is “mim”?

“Mim” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “mim” have?

“Mim” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: quiet, shy, and reserved in manner.