puritanical (Meaning)

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puritanical (a)

of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism

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exaggeratedly proper

morally rigorous and strict

The puritanical society frowned upon any form of leisure activities deemed frivolous.
Her puritanical upbringing instilled in her a deep sense of guilt for even minor transgressions.
The puritanical elders of the village enforced strict rules governing behavior and dress.
He was raised in a puritanical household where dancing and music were considered sinful.
The puritanical preacher delivered sermons condemning worldly pleasures and urging repentance.
The puritanical laws of the time imposed harsh punishments for perceived moral infractions.
Despite the puritanical atmosphere, some residents secretly indulged in forbidden behaviors.
The puritanical attitude towards sex and sexuality stifled open discussions on these topics.
The puritanical leader sought to cleanse society of what he deemed immoral influences.
The puritanical mindset of the era clashed with the burgeoning spirit of individualism and freedom.

of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism, exaggeratedly proper, morally rigorous and strict

Victorian,prudish, straightlaced, proper, moral, prim, straitlaced, genteel, virtuous, upright

immoral, lax, lecherous, bad,permissive, improper, liberated, indecent, bad, loose

The puritanical society frowned upon any form of leisure activities deemed frivolous.

Her puritanical upbringing instilled in her a deep sense of guilt for even minor transgressions.

The puritanical elders of the village enforced strict rules governing behavior and dress.

He was raised in a puritanical household where dancing and music were considered sinful.