moralistically
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7.8
- adverb
- /ˌmɔːrəˈlɪstɪkli/
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moralistamente
- Among critics who claimed to admire Le Corbeau were some who had moralistically attacked 1900s film noir.
Examples
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Moralistically, he taught us to be good
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Yet another moralistically ambiguous topic.
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It doesn't take much intelligence to see that no "equilibrium" point can ever be reached in such a moralistically irrational scheme.
Blog text (5) -
Parochialism can be moralized: people think of it as absolute and objectively moral; they are willing to impose it moralistically on others, and they consider the support of the in-group to be their duty as citizens.
Blog text (24) -
She spoke moralistically, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity.
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The teacher approached the subject moralistically, reminding students of their ethical responsibilities.
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During the debate, he presented his arguments moralistically, focusing on what was considered right and wrong.
How Judgmental
Surface Forms
Morphology
moralistically = moralistic (transparent) = moral + istic + ally
Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally' to 'moralistic'; the relation to 'moral' and judging behavior is clear.
Etymology
Moralistically comes from moral meaning 'right and wrong', with the ending -istic making it about a moral style and -ally turning it into 'in a way'. So, to act moralistically is to judge or speak in a strict 'right and wrong' way.