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PURITANIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does puritanic mean?
• PURITANIC (adjective)
The adjective PURITANIC has 1 sense:
1. morally rigorous and strict
Familiarity information: PURITANIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Morally rigorous and strict
Synonyms:
blue; puritanic; puritanical
Context example:
blue laws
Similar:
nonindulgent; strict (characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint)
Derivation:
puritan (a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum)
puritan (someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures)
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