calvinistical
/ˌkælvɪˈnɪstɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the religious teachings of John Calvin, especially the belief that God has already decided who will be saved.
- The church's calvinistical doctrine emphasized predestination.
- The sermon had a calvinistical tone, focusing on divine sovereignty.
- Her calvinistical upbringing taught her that salvation was determined by God alone.
- Having a strict, severe, or morally rigid attitude, often associated with a belief in predestination.
- The school's calvinistical rules banned dancing and card games.
- She found his calvinistical views on punishment too harsh for modern times.
- His calvinistical work ethic left little room for relaxation or fun.