ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Moralistic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Moralistic is an adjective meaning Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern with the morals of others; self-righteous.

Meaning

Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern with the morals of others; self-righteous.

Example Sentences

She was glad to escape her judgmental and moralistic parents.

Word Forms

Synonyms for moralistic

Depending on context, synonyms include moral.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include moral, moralising, judgmental, sanctimonious, immoralistic, self-centered.

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