Preachy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preachy is an adjective meaning Tending toward excessive moralization.
Meaning
Tending toward excessive moralization.
Example Sentences
My old fussbudget aunt had a very preachy manner and would prattle on about the dangers of alcohol and other vices.
Word Forms
- preachier
- preachiest
Synonyms for preachy
Depending on context, synonyms include didactic, moralizing, pious, sanctimonious, sermonizing.
Antonyms for preachy
Common opposites include irreverent, tolerant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include teachy, didactic, sanctiloquent, hypermoral, oversententious, overpious.
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