1. in a way that strictly adheres to traditional rules or standards, especially in language or art

Examples

• The editor approached the manuscript puristically, correcting every minor grammatical error.
• She spoke French puristically, refusing to use any modern slang terms.
• The art critic judged the exhibition puristically, dismissing contemporary interpretations.
• He puristically followed classical music composition rules.
• The language teacher puristically enforced proper pronunciation standards.
• The translator worked puristically to preserve the original text’s meaning.