Puritanical (adjective)

Characteristic of or resembling the strict moral and religious principles of the Puritans; characterized by strictness, restraint, or somber religious piety.

Origin:

From the word puritan, a member of a group of english protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries sought to purify the church of england of its catholic practices.

Examples:

1. The society was known for its puritanical attitudes towards sex and drugs.
2. The school had a puritanical dress code that banned revealing clothing.
3. His parents were very puritanical and did not allow him to watch television or listen to music.
4. The puritanical laws of the state did not allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays.
5. The novel's portrayal of sexuality was considered puritanical by modern standards.