Synonyms for

Puritanical

Verb / ˌpjʊrʌˈtænɪkʌl / Another word for puritanical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having strict moral or religious beliefs that often make you judge other people and their behavior very harshly.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The puritanical community did not allow dancing or music.
  2. His puritanical views on alcohol made him unpopular at parties.
  3. The puritanical leaders wanted to control every aspect of people's lives.
  4. She rejected the puritanical beliefs of her parents and started living a more liberal lifestyle.
  5. The puritanical society frowned upon any form of entertainment.

Quotes

  • The puritanical potentialities of science have never been forecast. If it evolves a body of organized rites, and is established as a religion, hierarchically organized, things more than anything else will be done in the name of 'decency.'
  • The housewife is an unpaid employee in her husband's house in return for the security of being a permanent employee.
  • The Puritan hated bear baiting, not because it gave pain to the bear, but because it gave pleasure to the spectators.

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