What is another word for preachy?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈiːt͡ʃi] (IPA)

The word "preachy" is often used to describe someone who is excessively moralizing or opinionated. Synonyms for preachy include sanctimonious, moralistic, didactic, dogmatic, pompous, and self-righteous. These words all convey a similar sense of someone who is overly preachy, with a focus on a specific moral or ethical perspective. Other possible synonyms for preachy include holier-than-thou, judgmental, instructive, self-important, and sermonizing. While these words may have slightly different connotations, they all suggest a tendency to lecture others or to impose one's beliefs on them in a way that can be annoying or tedious.

What are the hypernyms for Preachy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for preachy?

The word preachy is often used to describe someone who lectures, moralizes or sermonizes in a self-righteous way. The antonyms for preachy include words like humble, discreet, tactful, respectful, modest, and unassuming. Someone who is humble avoids boasting and does not talk about themselves too much. A discreet person is careful and respectful when they share information about others. Being tactful means expressing oneself in a way that avoids offending or upsetting others. Modest people are not arrogant and do not think of themselves as better than others. Lastly, an unassuming person is modest, and they prefer to blend in rather than stand out.

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Usage examples for Preachy

I don't intend to turn preachy, Dan; but you'll surely discover that the man who lets his indolence or sense of fun get away with him is much better off out of the Naval Academy.
"Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis"
H. Irving Hancock
Would you have us write preachy novels?
"Virgin Soil"
Ivan S. Turgenev
He is such an old man, very old, very sharp, very indolent, very preachy.
"Story of My Life, volumes 1-3"
Augustus J. C. Hare

Famous quotes with Preachy

  • I'm not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they do on the basketball court.
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • I have so many opinions about everything it just comes out during my music. It's a battle for me. I try not to be preachy. That's a real danger.
    Neil Young

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