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moralistic

/ˌmɔːrəˈlɪstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does moralistic mean?

adjective

Expressing or advocating moral principles; excessively concerned with moral issues. Often used to imply that someone is being overly judgmental or self-righteous.

Example

"The moralistic tone of the sermon was off-putting to many in the audience."

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