Puritanical

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /pjÉš.ɪ.tæn.ɪ.kl/, /pjÉš.ɪ.tæn.ik.lÌ©/
• UK IPA: /pjÊŠÉ™(ɹ).ɪ.tæn.ɪ.kÉ™l/

Origin

Formation from puritan and -ical suffix to produce definition 1.

Full definition of puritanical

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
2. Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid; — often used by way of reproach or contempt.

Noun

1. One who holds puritanical attitudes.