priggishly
/ˈprɪɡɪʃli/
adverb
- In a way that shows you believe you are morally or intellectually better than other people, often by following rules too strictly.
- The student priggishly reminded the teacher that homework was due, even though the teacher had already said it could be turned in late.
- She priggishly corrected everyone's grammar at the dinner table.
- He priggishly refused to watch the movie because it had a few swear words.