Extreme puritanism Synonyms

Definitions for Extreme


  • (adjective) most distant from a center
  • (adjective) being very far from the center of public opinion
  • (adjective) going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount

Definitions for Puritanism


  • (noun) a tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters
  • (noun) the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the church of England of its Catholic aspects)
  • (noun) strictness and austerity in conduct and religion