preachier; preachiest
: marked by obvious moralizing : didactic
put off by the speaker's preachy tone
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Examples of preachy in a Sentence
We were put off by the speaker's preachy tone.
a boring and preachy writer
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But wrapped in a hilarious sitcom, the diverse characters weren’t perceived as preachy by viewers, and instead became beloved parts of the show,
After airing for 11 seasons and producing 250 episodes, Modern Family had its finale in 2020.
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Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
The famously dialogue-less opening half of the film is pitch perfect; the film’s message of environmental protection never feels overly preachy or tacked on; and the connection between the two robots leads to some of the most beautiful moments in animation — and even film — history.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
While the message isn’t overly preachy, audiences will keenly understand the dangers of becoming unstuck in time by the final credits.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2024
One of the Good Ones is the type of writing both theater and television could use more of — genuinely funny, topical, and heartfelt without feeling preachy or overly sentimental.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
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Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
The famously dialogue-less opening half of the film is pitch perfect; the film’s message of environmental protection never feels overly preachy or tacked on; and the connection between the two robots leads to some of the most beautiful moments in animation — and even film — history.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
While the message isn’t overly preachy, audiences will keenly understand the dangers of becoming unstuck in time by the final credits.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2024
One of the Good Ones is the type of writing both theater and television could use more of — genuinely funny, topical, and heartfelt without feeling preachy or overly sentimental.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for preachy
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“Preachy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preachy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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