puritanical
pronunciation
How to pronounce puritanical in British English: UK [ˌpjʊərɪˈtænɪkl]
How to pronounce puritanical in American English: US [ˌpjʊrɪˈtænɪkl]
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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 .