Pronunciation: /mɔːrəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective relating to or characteristic of a moralist or morality; excessively concerned with moral values
A1 The moralistic story taught children to always tell the truth.
A2 The movie had a moralistic message about the importance of family.
B1 The teacher's moralistic approach to discipline was not well-received by the students.
B2 The novel was criticized for its overly moralistic tone, which some readers found preachy.
C1 The politician's moralistic stance on social issues won him support from conservative voters.
C2 The film director's work is often described as moralistic, as he frequently explores themes of ethics and morality in his movies.
formal The author's moralistic tone throughout the novel emphasized the importance of ethical behavior.
informal She always comes off as moralistic, lecturing us about what's right and wrong.
slang Stop being so moralistic all the time, it's annoying.
figurative His moralistic approach to life was like a heavy weight on his shoulders, always guiding his decisions.
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