Moralizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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moralizing

 

[ หˆmษ’rษ™laษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a speech

To preach or teach a moral lesson, especially in a tedious or self-righteous way. It often involves criticizing others for their behavior.

Synonyms

chastise, lecture, preach, sermonize.

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Word Description / Examples
moralizing

Moralizing is used when someone is giving a judgmental commentary about what is right or wrong, often perceived as self-righteous or patronizing.

  • He spent the entire evening moralizing about the importance of family values.
  • Her moralizing attitude often frustrated her friends.
preach

Preach is generally used in religious contexts where a person is delivering a sermon. However, it can also mean advocating something emphatically, sometimes with a moral undertone.

  • The pastor preached about love and forgiveness during the Sunday service.
  • She always preaches the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to her friends.
lecture

Lecture is used in two contexts: as a formal educational talk to an audience or as an extended scolding/sermon. When used in the latter sense, it often carries a negative tone.

  • The professor gave a fascinating lecture on ancient Greek history.
  • After coming home late, Tim received a long lecture from his parents.
sermonize

Sermonize is used when someone is giving a long, tedious moralizing lecture, often unwelcome or condescending.

  • He tends to sermonize whenever the topic of ethics comes up.
  • Nobody appreciates it when she starts to sermonize on how to live a good life.
chastise

Chastise is used when someone is reprimanding or scolding another person harshly. It often has a negative connotation.

  • The coach chastised the players for their lack of effort during the game.
  • She was chastised by her boss for missing the deadline.

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't stop moralizing about the importance of honesty in his speech.
  • She tends to moralize about the virtues of hard work whenever someone is lazy.
  • Don't waste your time moralizing about other people's choices.
  • I don't appreciate you moralizing at me. I can make my own decisions.
  • Stop moralizing and just let people live their lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "moralizing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น moralizante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅˆเคคเคฟเค•เคคเคพ เค•เคพ เค‰เคชเคฆเฅ‡เคถ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช moralisierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggurui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ะฐะปั–ะทะฐั‚ะพั€ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moralizowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฌๆ•™ใ˜ใฟใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moraliser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moralizante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ahlak dersi vermek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋•์  ์„ค๊ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆุนุธ ุงู„ุฃุฎู„ุงู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moralizovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moralizovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ๅพท่ฏดๆ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moraliziranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ siรฐferรฐislegar predikanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ะฐะปัŒะดั‹า› ะฝาฑัา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™xlaqi nษ™sihษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moralizante

Etymology

The word 'moralizing' comes from the verb 'moralize', which originated in the late 14th century. It is derived from the Old French word 'moraliser', meaning 'to explain in a moral sense'. The concept of moralizing has been present in various cultures throughout history, often used as a tool for teaching ethical principles and values.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,223, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.