preachy
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɹit͡ʃi/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English preach Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English preachy From preach + -y.
- 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.”