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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Puritanical' in a Sentence

"Excessively strict in moral or religious matters; characterized by rigid austerity." more

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The teacher has puritanical rules in the classroom, insisting on quiet and order.
The librarian's puritanical approach means no talking is allowed in the library.

Puritanical

pyoor-i-tan-i-kuhl
adjectiveExcessively strict in moral or religious matters; characterized by rigid austerity.

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Last Updated On: August 28, 2024
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