puritanical

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

ruОписывает человека или отношение, которое является очень строгим в моральных или религиозных вопросах, часто выступая против удовольствий или роскоши.esDescribe a una persona o actitud muy estricta en cuestiones morales o religiosas, oponiéndose a menudo a los placeres o al lujo.frQualifie une personne ou une attitude très stricte sur le plan moral ou religieux, s'opposant souvent aux plaisirs ou au luxe.deBezeichnet eine Person oder Haltung, die in moralischen oder religiösen Fragen extrem streng ist und oft Vergnügungen oder Luxus ablehnt.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou atitude muito rígida em questões morais ou religiosas, frequentemente contrária a prazeres ou luxos. Pode indicar também uma postura moralista ou hipócrita.zh形容人或态度在道德或宗教问题上极为严格，常反对享乐或奢华；也可指清教徒式的、道德上自命清高的。arيصف شخصًا أو موقفًا يتسم بالتشدد الشديد في المسائل الأخلاقية أو الدينية، وغالبًا ما يقف ضد الملذات والترف. ومن معانيه أيضًا التزمت والتصنع في التدين.

1. Relating to Puritans C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПуританскийespuritano (relativo a los puritanos)frrelatif aux puritainsdePuritanischptPuritanozh清教的arبيوريتاني

   المرادفات: puritanpuritanic

2. Excessively proper C1 formal

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

   • 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   • She found his puritanical views on dating to be outdated.

   ruЧрезмерно строгийesExcesivamente estricto en moralfrExcessivement strictdeÜbertrieben sittenstrengptExcessivamente puritanozh过分拘谨的arمتزمت أخلاقيًا

   المرادفات: goody-goodymoralisticnarrow-mindedpriggishprimproperprudishstrait-lacedstrictuptight

   الأضداد: indulgentlenientliberalpermissivetolerant

3. Morally strict C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПуританскийesPuritano, rigoristafrrigoristedePuritanischptPuritanozh清教徒式的arمتزمت أخلاقيًا

   المرادفات: asceticmoralisticnarrow-mindedpriggishprimproperprudishpuritanstrait-lacedstrict

   الأضداد: indulgentlaxlenientliberalpermissivetolerant

• more puritanical comparative form
• most puritanical superlative form