Synonyms of bluenoses

bluenoses

noun

plural of bluenose

as in puritans

a person who is greatly concerned with seemly behavior and morality especially regarding sexual matters

the editorial lambasts those bluenoses who feel they have the moral authority to dictate how other people should conduct themselves in private

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puritans
• moralists
• prudes
• moralizers
• wowsers
• Mrs. Grundys
• nice nellies
• prigs
• spoilsports
• goody-goodies
• old maids
• stuffed shirts
• fuddy-duddies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• immoralists
• libertarians
• libertines
• misbehavers