moralistically

mor·al·ist

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-uh-list, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr ə lɪst, ˈmɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-uh-list, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr ə lɪst, ˈmɒr-/

Definitions of moralistically word

noun moralistically a person who teaches or inculcates morality. 1
noun moralistically a philosopher concerned with the principles of morality. 1
noun moralistically a person who practices morality. 1
noun moralistically a person concerned with regulating the morals of others, as by imposing censorship. 1
noun moralistically In a moralistic manner. 1

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Origin of moralistically

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

First recorded in 1615-25; moral + -ist

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Parts of speech for Moralistically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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moralistically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for moralistically

adverb moralistically

primly — formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.

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