moralizing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
  2. verb interpret the moral meaning of
  3. verb speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

In classic literature

Synonyms

moralization, moralisation

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
philosophizing
Narrower (hyponyms)
preachification

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