Preachier: meaning, definitions and examples
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preachier
[ ˈpriːtʃiər ]
style of speaking
The term 'preachier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'preachy'. It describes a manner of speaking or writing that tends to be excessively pedantic or moralizing, often to the point of being tiresome. Individuals who are preachier may come across as self-righteous, emphasizing their moral points at the expense of engaging an audience effectively. This kind of communication can detract from the intended message, making listeners feel lectured rather than inspired.
Synonyms
didactic, moralizing, sanctimonious
Examples of usage
- The speaker's preachier tone alienated some audience members.
- I found the article a bit preachier than I expected.
- His preachier demeanor turned the conversation into a lecture.
Translations
Translations of the word "preachier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pregador
🇮🇳 प्रचारक
🇩🇪 Prediger
🇮🇩 pengkhotbah
🇺🇦 проповідник
🇵🇱 kaznodzieja
🇯🇵 説教者
🇫🇷 prédicateur
🇪🇸 predicador
🇹🇷 vaiz
🇰🇷 설교자
🇸🇦 واعظ
🇨🇿 kázatel
🇸🇰 kazateľ
🇨🇳 传道人
🇸🇮 pridigar
🇮🇸 predikari
🇰🇿 проповедник
🇬🇪 ქადაგებული
🇦🇿 məscidxan
🇲🇽 predicador
Etymology
The word 'preach' comes from the Latin 'praedicare', which means 'to proclaim' or 'to declare'. Over time, it transitioned into Old French as 'precher', before becoming incorporated into Middle English. The adjective 'preachy' emerged in the late 19th century, primarily as a colloquialism to describe someone who promotes moral or religious values in an overly earnest manner. The comparative form 'preachier' followed as a way to denote a greater degree of this characteristic. The evolution of the term reflects shifts in societal attitudes toward moral messaging, where an attempt to guide or instruct may sometimes be perceived as a lecturing approach, particularly when it overshadows the substance of the message being conveyed.