moralistic

The definition of moralistic is relating to right and wrong, or someone or something which believes in a narrow definition of morality.

(adjective)

An example of something moralistic is a guide about appropriate ways to treat a friend.

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See moralistic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. moralizing
  2. of moralism or moralists

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See moralistic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Characterized by or displaying a concern with morality.
  2. Marked by a narrow-minded morality.

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  • morˌal·isˈti·cal·ly adverb

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