Meaning · noun
moralist, preachy person
- someone who expresses moral judgments or preaches ethics, often rigidly
- an author who reflects on human nature and morals (literary/historical sense)
In a sentence
Non fare il moralista con me: so badare a me stesso.
Don't act preachy with me: I can take care of myself.
I critici lo consideravano un moralista ipocrita.
The critics considered him a hypocritical moralist.
Non mi piacciono quelle moraliste che giudicano le scelte altrui.
I don't like those preachy people who judge others' choices.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| moralista | singular |
| moralisti / moraliste | plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday speech, often derogatory for someone judgmental or prudish.
- Plural forms: 'moralisti' (masculine) and 'moraliste' (feminine).
- plural moralisti / moraliste