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moralizing

/ˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ/

/ˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/

Translations

moralizingnoun

нравоучение

His constant moralizing made him unpopular among his friends.

Его постоянные нравоучения сделали его непопулярным среди друзей.

Additional translations

Synonyms

moralizingadjective

more moralizing

Comp.

most moralizing

Super.

/ˈmɒr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

/ˈmɔːr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

нравоучительный

His speech was rather moralizing and not very engaging.

Его речь была довольно нравоучительной и не очень увлекательной.

Synonyms

moralizeverb

moralizing

Gerund

moralized

Past Simple

moralized

Past Participle

moralizing

Gerund

/ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

/ˈmɔːrəlaɪz/

нравоучать

He tends to moralize about the importance of honesty.

Он склонен нравоучать о важности честности.

Synonyms

Definitions

moralizingnoun

The act or practice of making moral judgments or giving moral advice, often in a self-righteous or judgmental manner.

His constant moralizing about other people's behavior made him unpopular among his peers.

Moral advice or commentary, especially when perceived as tedious or intrusive.

The article was free of the usual moralizing.

moralizingadjective

Having a tendency to make judgments about what is right and wrong, often in a self-righteous or overly critical manner.

The moralizing tone of the lecture made the students feel uncomfortable.

moralizeverb

To comment on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority.

He tends to moralize about the importance of honesty, even though he often lies himself.

To interpret or explain something in a moral context.

The teacher tried to moralize the story, highlighting the ethical lessons it contained.

To improve the moral character or behaviour of (a person or group); to make more virtuous.

The reformers sought to moralize society through education and public campaigns.