puritanical

/pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl//pjɚ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kl̩/

noun

  1. 1

    One who holds puritanical attitudes.

adjective

  1. 1

    Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.

  2. 2

    Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid (often used by way of reproach or contempt).

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