puritanical

• يصف شخصًا أو موقفًا يتسم بالتشدد الشديد في المسائل الأخلاقية أو الدينية، وغالبًا ما يقف ضد الملذات والترف. ومن معانيه أيضًا التزمت والتصنع في التدين.

Describes a person or attitude that is very strict in moral or religious matters, often opposing pleasure or luxury.

1. Relating to PuritansC1formal

   Connected with the Puritans or their religious and moral beliefs, which emphasized strictness and simplicity.

   بيوريتاني

   • The puritanical laws of the 17th century banned many forms of entertainment.
   • She studied the puritanical movement in early American history.
   • The community's puritanical roots were evident in their simple lifestyle.

   المرادفاتpuritanpuritanic

2. Excessively properC1formal

   Having or showing a strong belief in very strict moral behavior, often in an exaggerated or extreme way.

   متزمت أخلاقيًا

   • His puritanical attitude made him criticize any form of modern art.
   • The school had a puritanical dress code that banned bright colors.
   • She found his puritanical views on dating to be outdated.

   المرادفاتgoody-goodymoralisticnarrow-mindedpriggishprimproperprudishstrait-lacedstrictuptight

   الأضدادindulgentlenientliberalpermissivetolerant

3. Morally strictC1formal

   Characterized by a very strict and rigorous moral code, often opposing pleasure or indulgence.

   متزمت أخلاقيًا

   • The puritanical society frowned upon dancing and drinking.
   • He lived a puritanical life, avoiding all forms of luxury.
   • Her puritanical upbringing made her feel guilty about having fun.

   المرادفاتasceticmoralisticnarrow-mindedpriggishprimproperprudishpuritanstrait-lacedstrict

   الأضدادindulgentlaxlenientliberalpermissivetolerant