puritanical

/pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/ · noun

Meaning

One who holds puritanical attitudes.
Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid (often used by way of reproach or contempt).

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Related words

puritan(English)prim(English)priggish(English)prudish(English)square-toed(English)straightlaced(English)tight-laced(English)straitlaced(English)euphoric(English)wahhabi(English)mores(English)sunni(English)

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