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
Recent Examples on the Web
Osayi Endolyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
In this case, the full-band parts of the concert have no reason to be slighted if someone feels compelled to single out Hart’s section as primo.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
The next tier up are hospitality packages, which start at similar pricing but don’t cover accommodations, only tickets, with primo seating and exclusive access to in-venue lounges for marquee events like soccer.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2023
If anyone wanted to test the theory that Patel is among Hollywood’s primo heartthrobs, Monday’s SXSW premiere of Monkey Man yielded ample evidence.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
For its tony historic vibe, primo location on the city's landmark public square, and superlative service, The Rittenhouse is a perennial favorite that has long drawn discerning visitors seeking reliable luxury.
—Osayi Endolyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
In this case, the full-band parts of the concert have no reason to be slighted if someone feels compelled to single out Hart’s section as primo.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
The next tier up are hospitality packages, which start at similar pricing but don’t cover accommodations, only tickets, with primo seating and exclusive access to in-venue lounges for marquee events like soccer.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2023
If anyone wanted to test the theory that Patel is among Hollywood’s primo heartthrobs, Monday’s SXSW premiere of Monkey Man yielded ample evidence.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for primo
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“Primo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primo. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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