puritanical
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Adj — Excessively strict about morality, especially regarding pleasure, sex, or entertainment.
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Almost always used disapprovingly, implying the strictness is excessive or old-fashioned.
Etymology
From puritanic (relating to the Puritans) plus the adjective suffix -al.
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What does “puritanical” mean?
The word “puritanical” means excessively strict about morality, especially regarding pleasure, sex, or entertainment. In plain terms, overly strict or disapproving about morals and pleasure, often used critically.
How do you pronounce “puritanical”?
“Puritanical” is pronounced pyoorr-ih-TAN-ih-kuhl (/pjɚ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “puritanical” in a sentence?
Here is “puritanical” used in a sentence: “The school's puritanical dress code banned even mild makeup.”
What part of speech is “puritanical”?
“Puritanical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “puritanical” come from?
The word “puritanical” comes from Latin. From puritanic (relating to the Puritans) plus the adjective suffix -al.