preachy
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preach·y
(prē′chē)adj. preach·i·er, preach·i·est
Inclined or given to tedious and excessive moralizing; didactic.
preach′i·ly adv.
preach′i·ness n.
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preachy
(ˈpriːtʃɪ)adj, preachier or preachiest
informal inclined to or marked by preaching
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preach•y
(ˈpri tʃi)adj. preach•i•er, preach•i•est.
tediously or obtrusively didactic.
[1810–20]
preach′i•ly, adv.
preach′i•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | preachy - inclined to or marked by tedious moralization instructive, informative - serving to instruct or enlighten or inform |
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preachy
adjective (Informal) moralizing, self-righteous, didactic, sanctimonious, edifying, holier-than-thou, pontifical, pietistic, canting, pharisaic, religiose, homiletic His speech was tinged with a moralistic, preachy tone.
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preachy
adjectiveInclined to teach or moralize excessively:
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preachy
adj (inf) → moralisierend
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