Definition
mim
adjective
- Affectedly modest, demure, or prim; excessively proper or restrained in manner or speech.
Usage: archaic or dialectal; chiefly British
Examples
- She adopted a mim expression when the guests arrived.
- His mim behavior at the party seemed forced and unnatural.
- The Victorian lady maintained a mim composure despite the scandal.
- He spoke in a mim tone, carefully choosing every word.