puritanical
[ pyoor-i-tan-i-kuhl ]
/ ˌpyʊər ɪˈtæn ɪ kəl /
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adjective
very strict in moral or religious matters, often excessively so; rigidly austere.
(sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Puritans or Puritanism.
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Often pu·ri·tan·ic .
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Purinethol, puriri, purism, Puritan, Puritan ethic, puritanical, Puritanism, Puritans, Puritan spoon, purity, Purkinje cell
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puritanical
less commonly puritanic
/ (ˌpjʊərɪˈtænɪkəl) /
adjective
usually derogatory strict in moral or religious outlook, esp in shunning sensual pleasures
(sometimes capital) of or relating to a puritan or the Puritans
Derived forms of puritanical
puritanically, adverbpuritanicalness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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