1. Excessive or rigid adherence to moral principles; often implies self-righteous or judgmental behavior based on strict moral standards
His moralismo made it difficult for him to accept people's flaws.
O moralismo dele dificultava a aceitação dos defeitos das pessoas.
2. A philosophical or ethical system that emphasizes moral values as the foundation of human conduct
The author criticized the moralismo of Victorian society.
O autor criticou o moralismo da sociedade vitoriana.
3. Moralistic teachings or preaching, especially when considered pedantic or sanctimonious
The film rejected the moralismo of traditional narratives.
O filme rejeitou o moralismo das narrativas tradicionais.