verb
- expressing opinions about right and wrong behavior in a way that annoys other people
Usage: British spelling; present participle of moralise
adjective
- characterized by or given to making moral judgments about others’ behavior
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- Stop moralising about my choices and mind your own business.
- She was always moralising about the younger generation’s behavior.
- His moralising tone made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner party.
- The politician’s moralising speech fell flat with voters.
- I’m tired of your moralising attitude toward my lifestyle.
- The teacher avoided moralising and simply presented the facts.
- Her moralising comments about social media use annoyed her friends.