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Puritanical

usgb/ˌpjʊrɪˈtænɪkl/Volume
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Used to criticize or mock overly strict behavior, especially related to enjoyment or personal choices. SlideThey gave me a puritanical look when I ordered a cocktail.
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Originates from the Puritans, who had strict religious practices. May invoke historical associations. SlideHis puritanical stance on holidays felt outdated.
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Depends on cultural norms; what's puritanical in one culture might be normal in another. SlideThey found the town's curfew quite puritanical.
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