What does "moralistic" mean?

Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern with the morals of others; self-righteous

What is a synonym for "moralistic"?

Common synonyms include: admonitory, advisory, audenesque, axiological, canting, cautionary.

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Adjective

1
Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern with the morals of others; self-righteous
"She was glad to escape her judgmental and moralistic parents."

Adjective

"She was glad to escape her judgmental and moralistic parents."

From moral + -istic.