adjective
- strictly adhering to traditional rules or forms, especially in language or art; excessively concerned with purity of style
Usage: often implies excessive rigidity
Examples
- The professor’s puristic approach to grammar made him unpopular with students.
- Her puristic views on classical music rejected any modern interpretations.
- The editor’s puristic standards led to countless revisions of the manuscript.
- Critics called his puristic stance on language outdated and impractical.
- The puristic movement sought to preserve traditional artistic techniques.
- His puristic attitude toward pronunciation annoyed his colleagues.