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preachy | preachily |

As an adjective preachy

is tending toward excessive moralization.

As an adverb preachily is

in a preachy manner.

preachy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Tending toward excessive moralization.
  • :My old fussbudget aunt had a very preachy manner and would prattle on about the dangers of alcohol and other vices.

    • Synonyms

    *(tending toward excessive moralization ): didactic, moralizing, pious, sanctimonious, sermonizing

    Antonyms

    *(tending toward excessive moralization ): impious, irreverent, tolerant, laissez faire

    preachily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a preachy manner.