Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Puritanical.
Puritanical - as an adjective
Of or relating to puritans or puritanism
Puritanical - as an adjective satellite
Exaggeratedly proper
Example: "My straitlaced aunt anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
priggish15prim8prissy11prudish13square-toedstraight-lacedstraightlaced20strait-lacedstraitlaced14tight-lacedvictorianMorally rigorous and strict
Example: "Puritanic distaste for alcohol"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue6puritanic13Puritanical - as a noun
One who holds puritanical attitudes.
Example Sentences
"Her puritanical upbringing made her very strict with her children."
"The town had a puritanical view on drinking alcohol."
"The puritanical society frowned upon any form of entertainment."
"His puritanical beliefs led him to reject modern technology."
"The puritanical group protested against the art exhibition."
Word Game Points
Is PURITANICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, puritanical is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PURITANICAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PURITANICAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, puritanical is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPURITANICAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PURITANICAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, puritanical is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPURITANICAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
