Puritanical

Synonyms of puritanical

• strict
• rigid
• uptight

Antonyms of puritanical

• liberal
• permissive
• lax

Collocations of puritanical

moral values

Frequency: 70 %

Her puritanical beliefs were rooted in strong moral values.

strict upbringing

Frequency: 60 %

He attributed his puritanical views to his strict upbringing.

traditional values

Frequency: 50 %

The community upheld puritanical traditions and values.

repressive society

Frequency: 45 %

The puritanical society was often seen as repressive by outsiders.

judgmental attitude

Frequency: 40 %

Her puritanical upbringing had instilled a judgmental attitude towards others.

Idiomatic Expressions for puritanical

• Phrase: puritanical society
  Meaning: a society that adheres to strict moral or religious standards
  Usage: The small town was known for its puritanical society where any form of public display of affection was frowned upon.