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- [mawr-uh-lahyz, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr-/
- /ˈmɒr.əl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-uh-lahyz, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of moralising word
- verb without object moralising to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way. 1
- verb with object moralising to explain in a moral sense, or draw a moral from. 1
- verb with object moralising to improve the morals of. 1
- noun moralising Present participle of moralise. 1
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Origin of moralising
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English moralisen < Medieval Latin mōrālizāre. See moral, -ize
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Parts of speech for Moralising
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moralising popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
moralising usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moralising
adjective moralising
- lecturing — Present participle of lecture.
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- preaching — the act or practice of a person who preaches.
- exhorting — Present participle of exhort.
- hectoring — Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
noun moralising
- instruction — machine instruction
- remonstration — to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
- admonishment — to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
Antonyms for moralising
adjective moralising
- unprincipled — lacking or not based on moral scruples or principles: an unprincipled person; unprincipled behavior.
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