moralistic

moralistic

adjective

Definition of MORALISTIC

marked by or given to preaching moral values <parental opinion was divided on the school's moralistic curriculum>

Synonyms didactic, homiletic (or homiletical), moralistic, moralizing, preachy, sententious

Related Words dogmatic (also dogmatical), prescriptive; admonishing, admonitory, cautionary; advisory, enlightening, instructive; holier-than-thou, self-righteous