puritanical

CEFRB2

/pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Very strict about personal behavior and moral rules.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    One who holds puritanical attitudes.

Examples

  • Their religion is known to be very puritanical.

  • It's not appropriate for puritanical misanthropic.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /pjɚ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kl̩/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid (often used by way of reproach or contempt).

  2. Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.

More examples

In context

  • The host proposed divers puritanical fancies—nay, once hinted at a head of Cromwell himself; but the hostess overruled all these proposals, and stood firm by the Sun.

  • American society has a double standard when it comes to sexuality. We have a puritanical taboo against talking about sexuality directly, yet we are fine with the sexual images that pervade television and glossy magazines.

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Her blank views on morality led her to oppose any form of pleasure or enjoyment.

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Origin

adjective

From puritanic + -al.