pri·mo
ˈprē-(ˌ)mō 
ˈprī-
ˈprī-
: in the first place
pri·mo
ˈprē-(ˌ)mō
slang
: of the finest quality : excellent
Synonyms
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of primo in a Sentence
Adjective
I found a primo parking space right out front.
thanked the volunteers for a really primo job on the parish fund-raiser
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
The ankle length is perfect for showing off your favorite footwear, and the stretchy cotton blend means primo comfort—none of that stiff-jeans stuff.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
These Kentucky shops are primo places to visit to hold the toppings on National Cheese Pizza Day.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Sep. 2024
Here are five primo spots to visit to hold the toppings on National Cheese Pizza Day.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
So the idea of getting primo meat was certainly motivating, at least initially.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
The ankle length is perfect for showing off your favorite footwear, and the stretchy cotton blend means primo comfort—none of that stiff-jeans stuff.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
These Kentucky shops are primo places to visit to hold the toppings on National Cheese Pizza Day.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Sep. 2024
Here are five primo spots to visit to hold the toppings on National Cheese Pizza Day.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Primo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primo. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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