preachy

adjective \ˈprē-chē\

: trying to teach something (such as proper or moral behavior) in a way that is annoying or unwanted

preach·i·erpreach·i·est

Full Definition of PREACHY

: marked by obvious moralizing : didactic <put off by the speaker's preachy tone>

— preach·i·ly \-chə-lē\ adverb

— preach·i·ness \-chē-nəs\ noun

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1819

Synonyms: didactic, homiletic (or homiletical), moralistic, moralizing, sermonic, sententious

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