adverb
- in a preachy manner; in a way that gives moral advice in an annoying or self-righteous way
Usage: informal
Examples
- She spoke preachily about the importance of recycling.
- The teacher addressed the class preachily after the cheating incident.
- He preachily lectured his friends about their spending habits.
- The politician preachily condemned his opponents’ behavior.
- She preachily reminded everyone to eat healthier foods.
- The coach preachily emphasized the value of hard work.