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preachy

UK
/ˈpriːtʃi/
US
/ˈpriːtʃi/

Translations

preachyadjective
preachier
Comp.
preachiest
Super.
UK
/ˈpriːtʃi/
US
/ˈpriːtʃi/
The novel became preachy, scolding the reader instead of simply telling a story.
Le roman est devenu moralisateur, réprimandant le lecteur au lieu de se contenter de raconter une histoire.
Additional translations
prêcheurS’emploie surtout pour un ton, un discours ou un style qui rappelle la prédication.
homilétiqueRegistre soutenu; surtout pour un style de discours ou d’écriture proche du sermon.
Synonyms
self-righteous
sanctimonious
moralizing
sententious
didactic

Definitions

preachyadjective
Resembling or characteristic of preaching or a sermon.
His speech had a preachy rhythm, as though he were delivering a Sunday homily.
Inclined to moralize in a tedious, self-righteous, or overly didactic manner.
The novel became preachy, scolding the reader instead of simply telling a story.
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