adj ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   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."

Adjective

1. 1
   inclined to or marked by tedious moralization wordnet

Synonyms

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didacticinstructiveadmonitoryadvisorycautionaryconsultative

Antonyms

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impiousirreverentlaissez fairetolerant

Example

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"I find his preachy comments rather annoying."

Etymology

From preach + -y.

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