Moralistic is not moral. And as for truth - well, it's like brown - it's not in the spectrum. Truth is so generic.
I'm afraid I'm very optimistic - and moralistic.
Patronage cements parties. Those caviling against corruption are principally moralistic muckrakers who were never closely allied to the entrepreneurial spirit
Modern politicians like Cameron dream of exerting paternal influence without being seen as paternalistic, of fostering moral behaviour without being considered moralistic.
A prig is a fellow who is always making you a present of his opinions.
The righteous ones are always exhausting to have around.
I've discovered I am quite a puritanical person.
As readers, we are seldom interested in the fine sentiments of a lesson learnt; we seldom care about the good manners of morals. Repentance puts an end to conversation; forgiveness becomes the stuff of moralistic tracts. Revenge - bloodthirsty, justice-hungry revenge - is the very essence of romance, lying at the heart of much of the best fiction.
I'm pretty much a goodie two-shoes.
These days I am a teetotal, mean-spirited, right-wing, narrow-minded, conservative Christian bigot, but not a racist.
… extreme, polarizing, moralistic, and unattractive
A prig always finds a last refuge in responsibility.
