Word |
Puritanical |
Meaning |
practicing very strict moral or religious behavior |
Example 1 |
My parents are extremely puritanical and will not allow me to date. |
Example 2 |
Wanting the patrons to lead holier lives, the church preached puritanical values to the congregation. |
Example 3 |
My parents sent me to live with my puritanical grandparents who punished me for my liberality. |
Example 4 |
Because I tend to be puritanical in my beliefs, I do not drink alcohol. |
Example 5 |
Dancing didn’t fit into the puritanical ideals of morality. |
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