-nə̇kəl, -nēk- adjective
Etymology: puritan (I) + -ical
1. often capitalized : of or relating to the Puritans or their doctrines and practice
2. : manifesting the influence of puritan beliefs or practices : morally rigorous : strict
a puritanical woman
strict puritanical restraint
• pu·ri·tan·i·cal·ly -nə̇k(ə)lē, -nēk-, -li adverb
• pu·ri·tan·i·cal·ness -nə̇kəlnə̇s, -nēk- noun -es