Lecturesome
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterised or marked by lecturing
"“Sure.” “Do you think Dad prayed for that to happen?” “I don't know. He didn't shut his eyes that I noticed.” “Well, you can't shut your eyes while you're driving.” Her lecturesome tone was annoying. Before today, what miracles had she ever seen?"
Example
More examples"“Sure.” “Do you think Dad prayed for that to happen?” “I don't know. He didn't shut his eyes that I noticed.” “Well, you can't shut your eyes while you're driving.” Her lecturesome tone was annoying. Before today, what miracles had she ever seen?"
Etymology
From lecture + -some.
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