Moralistic

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /mɔːrəˈlɪstɪk/

Definitions of moralistic

adjective relating to or characteristic of a moralist or morality; excessively concerned with moral values

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of moralistic in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of moralistic

past tense

moralized

plural

moralistics

comparative

more moralistic

superlative

most moralistic

present tense

moralizes

future tense

will moralize

perfect tense

has moralized

continuous tense

is moralizing

singular

moralistic

positive degree

moralistic

infinitive

to moralize

gerund

moralizing

participle

moralized

Origin and Evolution of moralistic

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'moralistic' originated from the Latin word 'moralis', meaning 'pertaining to morals or manners'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who adheres strictly to moral principles, the word 'moralistic' has evolved to also connote a judgmental or preachy attitude towards morality.