Moralize: meaning, definitions and examples

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moralize

[ ˈmɔːrəˌlaɪz ]

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in a conversation

To lecture someone on the importance of moral values or ethics.

Synonyms

advise, lecture, preach

Examples of usage

He always moralizes about the virtues of honesty and integrity.
Stop moralizing and just let me make my own decisions.

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in a literary work

To express moral lessons or principles in a didactic manner.

Synonyms

edify, instruct, teach

Examples of usage

The author tends to moralize in his novels, often conveying a moral message through his characters.
The fable moralizes about the consequences of greed.

Translations

Translations of the word "moralize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moralizar

🇮🇳 नैतिक उपदेश देना

🇩🇪 moralisieren

🇮🇩 memoralikan

🇺🇦 моралізувати

🇵🇱 moralizować

🇯🇵 説教する (せっきょうする)

🇫🇷 moraliser

🇪🇸 moralizar

🇹🇷 ahlak dersi vermek

🇰🇷 도덕 설교하다

🇸🇦 يعظ

🇨🇿 moralizovat

🇸🇰 moralizovať

🇨🇳 说教 (shuōjiào)

🇸🇮 moralizirati

🇮🇸 siðferðislegar ráðleggingar

🇰🇿 өнеге айту

🇬🇪 მორალის წაკითხვა

🇦🇿 əxlaq dərsi vermək

🇲🇽 moralizar

Word origin

The word 'moralize' originated from the Late Latin word 'moralizare', which means 'to explain in a moral sense'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. The concept of moralizing has been prevalent in literature and philosophical works throughout history, emphasizing ethical principles and lessons for readers.