adjective
preach′i·er, preach′i·estInformal given to or marked by preaching, or moralizing
preachy
preach·y
adjective
The definition of preachy is someone who likes to excessively teach moral lessons.
An example of someone preachy is a vegetarian who talks about animal cruelty throughout the meal in an annoying way.
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preachy
adjective
preach·i·er, preach·i·estInclined or given to tedious and excessive moralizing; didactic.
Related Forms:
- preach′i·ly
adverb
- preach′i·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative preachier, superlative preachiest)
- 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.
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