Moralized: meaning, definitions and examples
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moralized
[ ˈmɔːrəlaɪzd ]
personal growth
Moralized refers to the act of interpreting or making a situation conform to moral standards. It often involves embedding ethical lessons or principles into narratives, behaviors, or societal norms. When someone moralizes, they tend to impose their moral views onto others for the sake of teaching or guiding. This term can imply a judgmental tone, where the speaker may express that a particular value or behavior is the 'right' or 'wrong' way to act.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She moralized her actions to help others understand their implications.
- He often moralizes about contemporary issues in society.
- The teacher moralized the story to instill a sense of fairness.
Translations
Translations of the word "moralized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 moralizado
🇮🇳 नैतिकता दी गई
🇩🇪 moralisiert
🇮🇩 dimoral
🇺🇦 моралізований
🇵🇱 moralizowany
🇯🇵 道徳化された
🇫🇷 moraliser
🇪🇸 moralizado
🇹🇷 ahlaki hale getirilmiş
🇰🇷 도덕화된
🇸🇦 مُعَنوَن أخلاقياً
🇨🇿 moralizovaný
🇸🇰 moralizovaný
🇨🇳 道德化的
🇸🇮 moraliziran
🇮🇸 siðferðislega; siðferðislega tengdur
🇰🇿 моральдандырылған
🇬🇪 მორალიზებული
🇦🇿 moralizə edilmiş
🇲🇽 moralizado
Etymology
The term 'moralized' derives from the Latin word 'moralist,' which refers to a person who advocates morals or ethical principles. The root of 'moral' comes from the Latin 'moralis,' which means 'pertaining to manners (mos, moris).' Over time, the concept evolved through various philosophical and religious traditions, emphasizing the importance of morality in human behavior. The incorporation of moral teachings into storytelling became more pronounced in literature, where authors often moralized situations to warn, guide, or inspire their audiences towards a particular viewpoint. In contemporary usage, the action of moralizing can sometimes convey a sense of condescension, particularly when used in discussions about personal values or social issues.