What does moralist mean?
Moralist means (derogatory) One who bases all decisions on perceived morals, especially one who enforces them with censorship..
Moralist
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(derogatory) One who bases all decisions on perceived morals, especially one who enforces them with censorship..
Definitions by Sense
- (derogatory) One who bases all decisions on perceived morals, especially one who enforces them with censorship.
- A teacher of morals; a person who studies morality; a moral philosopher.
Example Sentences
What must the old man have felt as, in ghastly terrifying solitude, by the light of one lamp feebly illuminating a little space of gloom, he in a few brief lines daubed the history of his nation's death upon the cavern wall? What a subject for the moralist, or the painter, or indeed for any one who can think!
Synonyms for moralist
Antonyms for moralist
Related Words
Word Forms
- moralists
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for moralist?
Common synonyms include martinet, disciplinarian.
What is the opposite of moralist?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use moralist in a sentence?
What must the old man have felt as, in ghastly terrifying solitude, by the light of one lamp feebly illuminating a little space of gloom, he in a few brief lines daubed the history of his nation's death upon the cavern wall? What a subject for the moralist, or the painter, or indeed for any one who can think!
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