puritanical

Meanings

Adjective

  • 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).

Noun

  • One who holds puritanical attitudes.

Origin

  • puritanic + -al

Modern English dictionary

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