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moralistic

UK
/ˌmɒrəˈlɪstɪk/
US
/ˌmɔːrəˈlɪstɪk/

Translations

moralisticadjective
more moralistic
Comp.
most moralistic
Super.
UK
/ˌmɒrəˈlɪstɪk/
US
/ˌmɔːrəˈlɪstɪk/
moralisateurPéjoratif ; se dit d’une attitude ou d’un ton qui juge la conduite d’autrui au nom de la morale.
Her moralistic views made it difficult for her to accept her friend's lifestyle choices.
Ses vues moralisatrices lui rendaient difficile l’acceptation des choix de vie de son amie.
Additional translations
moralisantPlus fréquent pour un ton ou un discours qui donne des leçons de morale.
Synonyms
pious
sanctimonious
self-righteous
priggish
holier-than-thou
didactic

Definitions

moralisticadjective
Characterized by a narrow and conventional moral attitude, often with a tendency to judge others' behavior.
Her moralistic views made it difficult for her to accept her friend's lifestyle choices.
Concerned with or relating to morality, especially in a way that is overly concerned with making moral judgments.
The novel was criticized for its moralistic tone, which some readers found preachy.
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