moralized
ˈmɒrəlaɪzd
Definition

Definition of moralized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
ethicsRarehaving a moral lesson or messageRare
  • The story was moralized, teaching children about honesty and kindness.
didactic instructive
2.
judgmentRareexpressing moral judgments or reflectionsRare
  • Her speech was moralized, often pointing out the ethical implications of actions.
didactic preachy
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Origin of moralized

Latin, moralis (moral)

Examples of moralized in a sentence

  • The fable was moralized, imparting wisdom about perseverance.
  • The article was moralized, criticizing modern lifestyles.
  • His tone was moralized, condemning the actions of the group.

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  1. French:édifiant, moralisateur, ...
  2. German:moralische Lektion, moralisch urteilend, ...
  3. Italian:moralizzato, moralistico, ...
  4. Spanish:moralizante, moralista, ...
  5. Portuguese:moralizante, moralista, ...
  6. Chinese:有道德教训, 带有道德评判的, ...
  7. Japanese:教訓的な, 説教的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَمَّل بِرِسَالَة أَخْلَاقِيَّة, ذو طابع أَخْلاقي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסָרִי, מְשַׁפְּטִי, ...
  10. Russian:морализованный, морализующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:моралізований, з моральними судженнями, ...
  12. Hindi:नैतिक शिक्षा युक्त, नैतिक उपदेश युक्त, ...
moralize
ˈmɔrəˌlaɪz

Definition of moralize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
ethicsRareUSimprove the morals of someoneRareUS
  • The teacher aimed to moralize her students.
preach sermonize
2.
criticalRarecriticize someone for imposing moral viewsRare
  • He was accused of moralizing during the debate.
lecture preach sermonize
3.
interpret morallyRaregive a moral meaning or interpretation to somethingRare
  • He tends to moralize every issue we discuss..
preach sermonize
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Origin of moralize

Latin, moralis (moral) + ize (to make)

Examples of moralize in a sentence

  • He tends to moralize during discussions on ethics.
  • She tends to moralize about lifestyle choices.
  • The article seemed to moralize rather than inform.
  • Parents often moralize children's stories.
  • She doesn't like it when people moralize her actions.

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  1. French:moraliser, prêcher, ...
  2. German:moralisieren, predigen, ...
  3. Italian:elevare l'etica, fare la morale, ...
  4. Spanish:moralizar, dar una interpretación moral, ...
  5. Portuguese:moralizar, criticar moralmente, ...
  6. Chinese:教化, 说教, ...
  7. Japanese:向上させる, 説教をする, ...
  8. Arabic:وَعَظَ, حاضَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁפֵּר אֶת הַמּוּסָר, לְהַטִּיל מוּסָר, ...
  10. Russian:нравоучать, читать мораль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виховувати моральність, моралізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:नैतिक बनाना, नैतिकता थोपना, ...

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