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Preachy vs Sanctiloquent - What's the difference?

preachy | sanctiloquent |

As adjectives the difference between preachy and sanctiloquent

is that preachy is tending toward excessive moralization while sanctiloquent is speaking of holy or sacred things.

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

    sanctiloquent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Speaking of holy or sacred things.
  • Prone to speaking in a sanctimonious manner; preachy.