Difference between Puritanical and Prudish
What is the difference between Puritanical and Prudish?
Puritanical as an adjective is of or pertaining to the puritans, or to their doctrines and practice. while Prudish as an adjective is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters
Puritanical
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.
Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid; — often used by way of reproach or contempt.
Prudish
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters
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