puritan

• Personne qui adhère à des principes religieux ou moraux stricts, souvent opposée aux plaisirs sensuels, ou personne excessivement soucieuse des convenances et de la bienséance.

A noun referring to a person who adheres to strict religious or moral principles, often opposed to sensual pleasures, or someone excessively concerned with propriety and decorum.

1. Strict religious followerB2formal

   A person who follows very strict moral and religious principles, often opposing worldly pleasures.

   Puritain (adepte strict de la morale religieuse)

   • The puritan refused to attend any theatrical performances.
   • Historically, puritans believed in simple living and hard work.
   • He was considered a puritan because of his strict views on entertainment.

   Synonymesasceticgoody-goodykilljoymoralistprudezealot

   Antonymesdebaucheedissolutehedonistlibertinepleasure seekerprofligaterakereprobatesinnersybarite

2. Person concerned with proprietyB2informal

   Someone who is excessively concerned with proper behavior, morality, and decorum.

   Personne prude

   • Don't be such a puritan; it's just a harmless joke.
   • She acted like a puritan, criticizing everyone's clothing choices.
   • The puritan in the group complained about the music being too loud.

   Synonymesbluenosegoody-goodymoralistprigprude

   Antonymesdebaucheehedonistlibertineseducer