Puritanical: meaning, definitions and examples
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puritanical
[ หpjสษrษชหtรฆnษชkษl ]
strict beliefs
Having or showing a strict belief in moral or religious principles, often to an extent seen as excessive or prudish.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| puritanical |
This word is often used when describing someone who is very strict about moral or religious matters, usually to an extreme degree. It can have a negative connotation when implying excessive or rigid moral behavior.
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| strict |
This word applies to someone who enforces rules and standards rigorously. It does not imply anything specifically about moral or religious issues and can be used in various contexts, such as parenting, teaching, or workplace management.
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| uptight |
Use this word to describe someone who is overly worried, tense, or controlling about many aspects of life. This word has a negative connotation and suggests a lack of relaxation or flexibility.
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| prudish |
Use this word when referring to someone who is easily shocked or offended by matters related to sex or nudity. It also carries a negative connotation, suggesting an overly modest or prim attitude.
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Examples of usage
- He was raised in a puritanical household where dancing and card playing were strictly forbidden.
- The puritanical views of the community led to the banning of many forms of entertainment.
strict behavior
Characterized by strict moral or religious behavior, often involving self-discipline and a sense of austerity.
Synonyms
austere, rigorous, self-disciplined.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| puritanical |
Used to describe someone with strict moral attitudes, especially towards pleasure; often has a negative connotation implying harshness or excessive strictness.
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| self-disciplined |
Refers to a person's ability to control their actions and behaviors, especially to achieve personal goals; usually has a positive connotation.
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| austere |
Describes someone or something that is simple, severe, and lacking in luxury or ornament. It's often used in contexts referring to lifestyle, appearance, or conditions.
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| rigorous |
Suggests strictness, thoroughness, and demanding standards, often in relation to rules, procedures, or academics.
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Examples of usage
- The puritanical lifestyle of the monks included long hours of prayer and simple meals.
- She admired his puritanical dedication to his work, never wavering in his commitment.
Translations
Translations of the word "puritanical" in other languages:
๐ต๐น puritano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคค เคงเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช puritanisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ puritan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะธัะฐะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ purytaลski
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฆๆฌฒ็ใช
๐ซ๐ท puritain
๐ช๐ธ puritano
๐น๐ท puritan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฒญ๊ต๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุฒู ุช
๐จ๐ฟ puritรกnskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ puritรกnsky
๐จ๐ณ ๆธ ๆๅพ็
๐ธ๐ฎ puritanski
๐ฎ๐ธ pรบrรญtanskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟััะธัะฐะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแขแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ puritan
๐ฒ๐ฝ puritano
Etymology
The word 'puritanical' originated from the term 'Puritan', which refers to a member of a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who advocated strict moral and religious principles. The term later evolved to describe anyone with excessively strict or prudish beliefs. The Puritans were known for their emphasis on simplicity, self-discipline, and moral purity, traits that are reflected in the modern usage of the word 'puritanical'.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,415, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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