preachy

adjective
UK: /ˈpriːtʃi/
US: /ˈpriːtʃi/

  1. Trying to teach people how to behave in a way that is annoying.

    1. His preachy tone made me not want to listen to him anymore.
    2. I don't like his preachy attitude when he is telling us what to do.

  2. Giving unwanted advice or moral lectures in a tedious way.

    1. She gets preachy when she talks about healthy eating habits.
    2. The movie became too preachy towards the end, and it lost its charm.

Synonyms

sanctimonious didactic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preachy" in English means: Trying to teach people how to behave in a way that is annoying., Giving unwanted advice or moral lectures in a tedious way..

The phonetic transcription of "preachy" is /ˈpriːtʃi/ in British English and /ˈpriːtʃi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preachy": sanctimonious, didactic.

Example usage of "preachy": "His preachy tone made me not want to listen to him anymore.". More examples on the page.