puritanical

• Qualifie une personne ou une attitude très stricte sur le plan moral ou religieux, s'opposant souvent aux plaisirs ou au luxe.

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.

   relatif aux puritains

   • 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.

   Synonymespuritanpuritanic

2. Excessively properC1formal

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

   Excessivement strict

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   • She found his puritanical views on dating to be outdated.

   Synonymesgoody-goodymoralisticnarrow-mindedpriggishprimproperprudishstrait-lacedstrictuptight

   Antonymesindulgentlenientliberalpermissivetolerant

3. Morally strictC1formal

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

   rigoriste

   • 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.

   Synonymesasceticmoralisticnarrow-mindedpriggishprimproperprudishpuritanstrait-lacedstrict

   Antonymesindulgentlaxlenientliberalpermissivetolerant