sermonizing

UK
/ˈsɜː.mə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɜr.mə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
sermonizingnoun
UK
/ˈsɜː.mə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɝː.mə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
Definitions
The act or practice of preaching moral lessons in a self-righteous or tedious manner.
Excessive sermonizing can alienate listeners.
sermonizingadjective
more sermonizing
Comp.
most sermonizing
Super.
UK
/ˈsɜː.mə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɜr.mə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
Translations
His sermonizing tone made the conversation uncomfortable.
Его поучительный тон сделал разговор неловким.
Definitions
Given to making moral judgments or delivering moralistic lectures.
His sermonizing tone made the conversation feel more like a lecture than a discussion.
Moralistic or preachy in tone.
The article had a sermonizing quality that put off readers.
sermonizeverb

sermonizing

Gerund

sermonized
Past Simple
sermonized
Past Participle
sermonizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɜː.mə.naɪz/
US
/ˈsɜr.mə.naɪz/
Translations
He tends to sermonize about the importance of honesty.
Он склонен проповедовать о важности честности.
Definitions
To deliver a sermon or religious discourse.
The pastor sermonized to the congregation about the importance of compassion.
To speak in a didactic or moralizing manner.
He tends to sermonize about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle whenever we have lunch together.