Puritan and Proper

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".

Nearby Words: puritanical, puritanism, puritanic

Proper

Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Puritan and proper are semantically related. You can use "Puritan" instead an adjective "Proper".

Nearby Words: property, properly
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