moralistic
|mor-al-is-tic|
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/ˌmɔːrəˈlɪstɪk/
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/ˌmɒrəˈlɪstɪk/
narrow moral attitude
Etymology
Etymology Information
'moralistic' originates from the word 'moral,' which comes from the Latin word 'moralis,' meaning 'pertaining to manners.'
Historical Evolution
'moralis' transformed into the French word 'moraliste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'moralistic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to manners,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'characterized by a narrow moral attitude.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by a narrow and conventional moral attitude.
The book was criticized for its moralistic tone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42