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preachy

/ˈpriːtʃi/ adjective · British & US
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What does preachy mean?

adjective

Given to or characterized by preaching; excessively moralistic or didactic. Often used to describe someone who is perceived as being overly self-righteous or judgmental.

Example

"The character's preachy monologue fell flat with the audience."

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