Puritan
Puritan noun - A person who is greatly concerned with seemly behavior and morality especially regarding sexual matters.
Proper and puritan are semantically related. in puritanical topic. In some cases you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Puritan".
Proper
Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
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