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puritanically

 

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Adverbial puritanically has 1 sense
  1. prudishly, puritanically - in a prudish manner; "she acts prudishly, but I wonder whether she is really all that chaste"
    Derived from adjective puritanical2

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Puritanically

Description:

Puritanically is an adverb that describes actions, beliefs, or attitudes characterized by strict adherence to moral or religious principles, usually associated with the Puritans.

Sample Sentences:

1. She dressed puritanically, always opting for modest clothing and avoiding anything revealing.

2. He approached the situation puritanically, condemning any behavior that went against his strict moral code.

3. The town's new mayor imposed puritanically strict policies, forbidding any form of entertainment deemed immoral.

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