adjective. ['ˌpjʊrəˈtænɪkəl'] morally rigorous and strict.
adjective. ['ˌpjʊrəˈtænɪkəl'] exaggeratedly proper.
1. Adjective Most Puritans greatly valued education and rational thinking, and because of this and their belief that God expected much out of their lifestyles, many puritanical authors may have been inspired to reflect inwardly.