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Definition of Puritanical
1. Adjective. Of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism.
2. Adjective. Exaggeratedly proper. "My straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
Exact synonyms: Priggish, Prim, Prissy, Prudish, Square-toed, Straight-laced, Straightlaced, Strait-laced, Straitlaced, Tight-laced, Victorian
Similar to: Proper
Derivative terms: Priggishness, Primness, Primness, Prudishness, Puritan
Similar to: Proper
Derivative terms: Priggishness, Primness, Primness, Prudishness, Puritan
3. Adjective. Morally rigorous and strict. "She was anything but puritanical in her behavior"
Exact synonyms: Blue, Puritanic
Similar to: Nonindulgent, Strict
Derivative terms: Puritan, Puritan, Puritan, Puritanism
Similar to: Nonindulgent, Strict
Derivative terms: Puritan, Puritan, Puritan, Puritanism
Definition of Puritanical
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Puritanical
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