Moralistic Definition
môrə-lĭstĭk, mŏr-
adjective
Characterized by or displaying a concern with morality.
American Heritage
Moralizing.
Webster's New World
Given to making moral judgments, especially in a self-righteous or judgmental manner.
American Heritage
Of moralism or moralists.
Webster's New World
Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern of the morals of others; self-righteous.
She was glad to escape her judgmental and moralistic parents.
Wiktionary
Origin of Moralistic
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moral +"Ž -istic
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