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- [mawr-uh-liz-uh m, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlɪz əm, ˈmɒr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mawr-uh-liz-uh m, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlɪz əm, ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of moralism word
- noun moralism the habit of moralizing. 1
- noun moralism a moral maxim. 1
- noun moralism emphasis, especially undue emphasis, on morality. 1
- noun moralism the practice of morality, as distinct from religion. 1
- noun moralism The practice of moralizing, especially showing a tendency to make judgments about others' morality. 1
- noun moralism the habit or practice of moralizing 0
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Origin of moralism
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; moral + -ism
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Parts of speech for Moralism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moralism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
moralism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moralism
noun moralism
- sermon — a discourse for the purpose of religious instruction or exhortation, especially one based on a text of Scripture and delivered by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service.
- rebuke — to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
- scolding — a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
- going-over — a review, examination, or investigation: The accounts were given a thorough going-over.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
Antonyms for moralism
noun moralism
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- immoralism — indifference toward or opposition to conventional morality.
Top questions with moralism
- what is legal moralism?
- what is moralism?
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