jansenist
/ˈdʒænsənɪst/
noun
- A follower of Jansenism, a Christian religious movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized original sin, divine grace, and strict moral living.
- Many Jansenists were persecuted for their strict religious views in France.
- The Jansenist believed that only a few people were chosen by God for salvation.
- The historian studied the letters of a famous Jansenist from the 1600s.
- A person who holds very strict or severe moral or religious views, often seen as overly rigid or pessimistic.
- She called him a Jansenist because he refused to laugh at any jokes.
- My grandfather is a bit of a Jansenist when it comes to rules — he thinks fun is a waste of time.
- The teacher's Jansenist attitude made the classroom feel like a prison.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to Jansenism or its followers.
- The Jansenist movement had a strong influence on French literature.
- He found a rare Jansenist pamphlet in the old library.
- The church's Jansenist teachings discouraged dancing and theater.
- Having a very strict, severe, or gloomy moral outlook.
- His Jansenist frown scared the children away.
- Her Jansenist upbringing made her feel guilty about enjoying a sunny day.
- The company's Jansenist policies banned all social events.