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puritanical🔊

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

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The host proposed divers puritanical fancies—nay, once hinted at a head of Cromwell himself; but the hostess overruled all these proposals, and stood firm by the Sun.

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

One who holds puritanical attitudes.

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