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moralistic

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mor·al·is·tic  (môr-lstk, mr-)
adj.
1. Characterized by or displaying a concern with morality.
2. Marked by a narrow-minded morality.
moral·isti·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.moralistic - narrowly and conventionally moral
moral - concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles; "moral sense"; "a moral scrutiny"; "a moral lesson"; "a moral quandary"; "moral convictions"; "a moral life"
Translations
moralistic [ˌmɒrəˈlɪstɪk] ADJ → moralizador
moralistic [ˌmɒrəˈlɪstɪk] adj (= judgmental) → moraliste
moralistic
adj → moralisierend; (Philos) → moralistisch
moralistic [mɒrəˈlɪstɪk] adj (pej) (attitude) → moralistico/a
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