moralistic
UK/.mɒrә'listik/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Excessively concerned with judging the morals of others; self-righteous
道德说教的；自以为是的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmoralstem
+
isticsuffix
=moralistic
Common Collocations
- 1.moralistic tone道德说教的语气
- 2.moralistic attitude道德说教的态度
- 3.moralistic judgment道德判断
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her [moralistic] attitude judged others for minor mistakes.
- 2.
He came across as very [moralistic] and self-righteous.