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Moralistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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moralistic

 

[ ˌmɒrəˈlɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Characterized by or displaying a concern with morality. Moralistic individuals tend to judge others based on their own moral standards.

Synonyms

judgmental, preachy, self-righteous

Examples of usage

  • He always gives moralistic lectures about the importance of honesty.
  • She has a moralistic attitude towards people who break the rules.
  • The novel has a moralistic tone, teaching readers a lesson about right and wrong.
Context #2 | Adjective

literature

Relating to or characterized by the practice of moralizing in literature. Moralistic literature often aims to teach a moral lesson or convey a moral message.

Synonyms

didactic, moralizing, pedantic

Examples of usage

  • The author's moralistic approach in his writing is evident in the clear moral lessons his stories convey.
  • Some critics argue that the novel's moralistic tone detracts from the overall artistic value.
  • Many fables and fairy tales are known for their moralistic themes.

Translations

Translations of the word "moralistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moralista

🇮🇳 नैतिकतावादी

🇩🇪 moralistisch

🇮🇩 moralistis

🇺🇦 моралістичний

🇵🇱 moralizatorski

🇯🇵 道徳的な

🇫🇷 moraliste

🇪🇸 moralista

🇹🇷 ahlakçı

🇰🇷 도덕적인

🇸🇦 أخلاقي

🇨🇿 moralistický

🇸🇰 moralistický

🇨🇳 道德主义的

🇸🇮 moralističen

🇮🇸 siðferðilegur

🇰🇿 моралистік

🇬🇪 მორალისტური

🇦🇿 əxlaqçı

🇲🇽 moralista

Etymology

The word 'moralistic' dates back to the early 19th century and is derived from the noun 'morality'. It is used to describe individuals or works that emphasize moral values or principles. The concept of moralism has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with ethical teachings and philosophical discussions on right and wrong.

See also: amoral, demoralize, demoralized, immoral, immorality, immorally, moral, morality, moralize, moralizing, morally, morals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,837, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.