Preachy

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːtʃi/

Definitions of preachy

adjective giving moral advice in a tedious or self-righteous way

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like watching preachy movies.

A2 The teacher's tone became preachy when talking about the importance of studying.

B1 The self-help book was too preachy for my taste.

B2 The politician's speech came across as preachy and insincere.

C1 I find it off-putting when people get preachy about their beliefs.

C2 The author's writing style can be overly preachy at times, detracting from the overall message.

Examples of preachy in a Sentence

formal The professor's lecture came off as too preachy and didactic.

informal I don't like it when people get all preachy about what I should do with my life.

slang Stop being so preachy, no one likes a know-it-all.

figurative Her constant preaching about the benefits of yoga was starting to feel a bit preachy to her friends.

Grammatical Forms of preachy

• past tense: preached
• plural: preachies
• comparative: more preachy
• superlative: most preachy
• present tense: preaches
• future tense: will preach
• perfect tense: have preached
• continuous tense: is preaching
• singular: preachy
• positive degree: preachy
• infinitive: to preach
• gerund: preaching
• participle: preaching

Origin and Evolution of preachy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'preachy' originates from the Middle English word 'prechen', which means to preach or give a sermon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'preachy' has evolved to describe someone who excessively or annoyingly gives moral or religious advice, often in a self-righteous manner.