moralistic
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mor·al·is·tic
adjective \ˌmȯr-ə-ˈlis-tik, ˌmär-\Definition of MORALISTIC
1
: characterized by or expressive of a concern with morality
2
: characterized by or expressive of a narrow moral attitude
— mor·al·is·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of MORALISTIC
- While a moralistic speech won't convince kids not to try drugs, a story about people affected by drugs might.
- <parental opinion was divided on the school's moralistic curriculum>
First Known Use of MORALISTIC
1865
Related to MORALISTIC
- Synonyms
- didactic, homiletic (or homiletical), sermonic, moralizing, preachy, sententious
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Rhymes with MORALISTIC
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