puritanical
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Specifically, Kacsmaryk invoked the Comstock Act of 1873, a notorious law that enabled mass censorship of publications that questioned Puritanical views of sex and gender relations, including early feminist literature.
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2023
“The cranky Puritanical grandmother is not seen as attractive to young people.”
From The Guardian • Mar. 6, 2020
For all their insufferable righteousness, those Puritanical standards offered a heavy red curtain to push aside.
From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2019
Western horrors and thrillers operate with and against Puritanical values — evil is innate and must be purged, purity is often defiled and can never be recovered.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2019
Having gone thence to England, his Puritanical principles and his knowledge of the colonies of Virginia and Maryland, had recommended him for the place of commissioner.
From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles
Vocabulary lists containing puritanical
The Summer of Lost Letters
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Unit 8: Vocabulary from Readings
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
