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Meaning of puritanical

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

puritanical

Pronunciation:/pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl//pjɚ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kl̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. One who holds puritanical attitudes.

adjective

Definitions

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

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