adverb
- in a way that emphasizes or judges morality, often with excessive or self-righteous concern for moral principles
Usage: often carries a critical or disapproving tone, suggesting rigid or preachy moral judgment
Examples
- She spoke moralistically about the dangers of social media, lecturing everyone at the dinner table.
- The politician moralistically condemned his opponent's past mistakes while ignoring his own.
- He approached the issue moralistically rather than considering practical solutions.
- The critic moralistically attacked the film for its content without acknowledging its artistic merit.
- They moralistically judged their neighbors' lifestyle choices without understanding their circumstances.