moralizing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
    moralisation; moralization.
    • his constant moralizing drove me mad
  2. verb interpret the moral meaning of
    moralize; moralise.
    • moralize a story
  3. verb speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
    preachify; moralize; moralise; sermonise; sermonize.
    • This man always sermonizes
  4. verb improve the morals of
    moralize; moralise.

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