puritanically

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière puritaine », c'est-à-dire avec des principes moraux ou religieux stricts, souvent caractérisé par l'austérité, la simplicité et la désapprobation des plaisirs ou du luxe.

An adverb meaning 'in a puritanical manner,' i.e., with strict moral or religious principles, often characterized by austerity, simplicity, and disapproval of pleasure or luxury.

1. In a prudish mannerC1formal

   In a way that is strict, severe, or excessively concerned with moral purity, especially regarding pleasure or sexuality.

   de manière puritaine

   • He puritanically refused to attend the party, calling it immoral.
   • She puritanically criticized the film for its romantic scenes.
   • They puritanically avoided any form of entertainment on Sundays.

   Synonymesnarrow-mindedlypriggishlyprimlyprudishlystuffily

   Antonymesindulgentlyliberallylicentiouslyopenlypermissively