moralize

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I wouldn’t moralize and say that’s bad — I think people create arrangements that work for them.

From The Verge • May 23, 2022

Review: Plenty of novels moralize about books saving your life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2022

Right, you try to not moralize, just saying, "Hey, here's what you're dealing with. The choice is up to you."

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2021

Think carefully about what language you use; for example, “good” and “bad” moralize food.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021

I came here to moralize, not to hear things that make me skip to think of.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott