Synonyms of moralizing

moralizing 1 of 3

adjective

as in sermonic

marked by or given to preaching moral values

I found the novel's moralizing tone a bit much for beach reading

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sermonic
• moralistic
• didactic
• homiletical
• preachy
• instructive
• homiletic
• sententious
• advisory
• dogmatical
• dogmatic
• prescriptive
• cautionary
• admonitory
• admonishing
• enlightening
• self-righteous
• holier-than-thou

moralizing

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noun

as in preaching

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preaching
• pontificating
• exhortation
• interference
• meddling
• sermon
• lecture
• lesson
• teaching
• speech
• judgement
• assistance
• kibbitzing
• instruction
• observation
• coaching
• briefing
• kibitzing
• priming
• mentoring
• tutoring
• prompting
• warning
• judgment
• remonstrance
• verdict
• expostulation
• remonstration
• consideration
• solution
• direction
• data
• information
• alarum
• thought
• alert
• advisement
• alarm
• forewarning
• cautioning
• feedback
• answer
• caution
• urging
• tip
• pointer
• hint

moralizing

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verb

present participle of moralize

as in lecturing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preaching
• lecturing
• catechizing
• inculcating
• guiding
• grounding
• instilling
• priming
• drilling
• rearing
• teaching
• leading
• implanting
• edifying
• directing
• coaching
• mentoring
• habilitating
• preparing
• enlightening
• qualifying
• schooling
• fitting
• homeschooling
• educating
• informing
• instructing
• tutoring
• briefing
• imparting (to)
• indoctrinating
• lessoning
• training
• familiarizing
• initiating
• versing
• showing
• introducing