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puritanical

UK /pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/US /pjɚ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kl̩/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 5

adjective2

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Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
- 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. — 1834
Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid (often used by way of reproach or contempt).

noun1

One who holds puritanical attitudes.

forms

puritanicals · more Puritanical · more puritanical · most Puritanical · most puritanical

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