puritanical

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism
    exaggeratedly proper
    morally rigorous and strict

Word Origin

puritanical (adj.)
c. 1600, from Puritan + -ical. Chiefly in disparaging use. Related: Puritanically.

Example

1. I had no idea you were so puritanical .
2. I am so tired of this puritanical nonsense ! The man was a human being , for god 's sakes .

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