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Meaning of moralistic
having or showing a strong moral sense, often in a way that is considered annoying or too serious
Etymology of moralistic
The word "moralistic" has its roots in the Latin term "moralis," meaning "of or relating to manners or character," which is derived from "mos," meaning "manner" or "custom"
The term "moralistic" emerged in the 17th century to describe a person or attitude that is excessively concerned with moral principles and rules
Synonyms
self-righteous
sanctimonious
holier-than-thou
preachy
sermonizing
judgmental
critical
disapproving
condemnatory
reproachful
censorious
ethical
virtuous
principled
righteous
upright
moral
just
fair
equitable
decent
honorable
noble
dignified
respectable
proper
correct
upright
good
decent
honest
scrupulous
conscientious
principled
ethical
virtuous
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong moral sense, especially in a way that is considered annoying or too serious
- * Judging people or things according to a strict moral standard
Usage Examples
- The moralistic tone of the documentary made it feel more like a lecture than an exploration of the issue
- * She has a moralistic approach to politics, which can be alienating to those who don't share her views
Antonyms
amoral
immoral
unethical
unprincipled
dishonest
corrupt
depraved
degenerate
perverted
sinful
wicked
evil
wrong
bad
unjust
unfair
dishonest
unscrupulous
corrupt
decadent
lax
permissive
tolerant
liberal
open-minded
neutral
non-judgmental