mor´al|is´ti|cal|ly

mor´al|is´ti|cal|ly
mor|al|is|tic «MR uh LIHS tihk, MOR-», adjective.
1. teaching the difference between right and wrong; moralizing.
2. of or having to do with a moralist or moral teaching.
3. narrow-minded or self-righteous in moral judgment or beliefs: »

the moralistic bossiness of provincial politicians (Santha Rama Rau).

mor´al|is´ti|cal|ly, adverb.

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