Definition of Puritanical

practicing very strict moral or religious behavior

Examples of Puritanical in a sentence

My parents are extremely puritanical and will not allow me to date.  🔊

Wanting the patrons to lead holier lives, the church preached puritanical values to the congregation.  🔊

My parents sent me to live with my puritanical grandparents who punished me for my liberality.  🔊

Because I tend to be puritanical in my beliefs, I do not drink alcohol.  🔊

Dancing didn’t fit into the puritanical ideals of morality.  🔊

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