Puritanical
[pyoo r-i-tan-i-kuh l] /ˌpyʊər ɪˈtæn ɪ kəl/
adjective
1.
very strict in moral or religious matters, often excessively so; rigidly austere.
2.
(sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of or .
/ˌpjʊərɪˈtænɪkəl/
adjective
1.
generally (derogatory) strict in moral or religious outlook, esp in shunning sensual pleasures
2.
(sometimes capital) of or relating to a puritan or the Puritans
adj.
c.1600, from Puritan + -ical. Chiefly in disparaging use. Related: Puritanically.
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