moralizing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of presenting moral lessons or sermonizing.

• noun

  The act of expressing or instilling moral values or attitudes.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moralizing
moralizing , boring , storing , warning

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Variants

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moralization , moralizations , moralize , moralized , moralizer , moralizers , moralizes , moralizing

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Forms

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moralizes, moralized, moralizing, morally

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Etymology

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From morals + -ize

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Trivia

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1. The term 'moralizing' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. Moralizing is often used in a negative context to imply that someone is being overly judgmental or preachy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sermonizing: Similar to moralizing, but often implies a more formal and religious context.

2. Preaching: Another term for moralizing, often used in a religious context.

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Culture

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Moralizing is a common theme in literature, particularly in novels and essays, where characters impart moral lessons to others or reflect on their own moral values. In art, moralizing themes are often depicted in allegorical paintings and sculptures. In music, moralizing lyrics are common in genres such as folk and gospel.

How to Memorize "moralizing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teacher imparting a moral lesson to students, or a preacher delivering a sermon.
   - Visualize the act of instilling moral values in someone else or in oneself.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'moralizing' with 'lessons' or 'values'.
   - Think of a situation where someone is imparting a moral lesson or instilling values in someone else.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MORAL' to remember the meaning of moralizing: Morals + ALways

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