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adj
Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid (often used by way of reproach or contempt).
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adj
Alternative letter-case form of puritanical.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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noun
One who holds puritanical attitudes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
morally rigorous and strict
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: blue(a), puritanic
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adjective satellite
exaggeratedly proper
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: priggish, prim, prissy, prudish, square-toed, straitlaced, strait-laced, straightlaced, straight-laced, tight-laced, victorian
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History
From puritanic + -al.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
