preachy

English

Etymology

preach +‎ -y

Pronunciation

Homophone: preachee

Adjective

preachy (comparative preachier, superlative preachiest)

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.

Synonyms

(tending toward excessive moralization): didactic, moralizing, pious, sanctimonious, sermonizing

Antonyms

(tending toward excessive moralization): impious, irreverent, tolerant, laissez faire

Anagrams

eparchy

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