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   moralistic

   /ˌmɒrəˈlɪstɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. overfond of making moral judgements about others' behaviour; too ready to moralize: "a moralistic stance on advertising"

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   • 1. moralistically adverb

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   What does moralist mean?

   • The earliest meaning of moralist was simply "moral person," although it came to mean "person who moralizes," or makes authoritative comments on moral issues, often with a sense of superiority. The Latin root word, moralis, means "pertaining to morals." "Moralist."

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   What does it mean if someone is moralistic?

   • If you describe someone or something as moralistic, you are critical of them for making harsh judgments of other people on the basis of their own ideas about what is right and wrong . He has become more moralistic. To me moralistic films are just unbearable. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What does moralista mean?

   • moralista, moralizador… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! MORALISTIC definition: 1. judging people and trying to make them behave according to standards of right and wrong that…. Learn more.

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   What does morality mean?

   • 1. Characterized by or displaying a concern with morality. 2. Given to making moral judgments, especially in a self-righteous or judgmental manner. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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   Moralistic means judging people and trying to make them behave according to strict moral standards. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.

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     MORALISTIC meaning: 1. judging people and trying to make...

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     MORALISTIC translate: 道學的，說教的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     MORALISTIC translate: 道学的，说教的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Learn the meaning of moralistic, an adjective that describes something related to morality or having a narrow moral attitude. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   Moralistic definition: explaining or interpreting something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way. See examples of MORALISTIC used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of moralistic. adjective. narrowly and conventionally moral. synonyms: moral. concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles.

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   Moralistic means criticizing others for their moral choices based on one's own standards. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and compare it with moralizing and moralism.

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    Moralistic means narrowly and conventionally moral, or given to making moral judgments, especially in a self-righteous or judgmental manner. Find the origin, usage, and examples of moralistic, as well as related words and translations.