Preachiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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preachiest
[ ˈpriːtʃiːəst ]
annoyingly moralistic
The term 'preachiest' is used to describe someone or something that tends to preach, espousing moral or religious principles in a manner that may come off as overly didactic or self-righteous. It implies a tendency to offer unsolicited advice or admonishments, often accompanied by a sense of superiority. This adjective is often used in a negative context, referring to individuals or works that may alienate others due to their excessive moralizing.
Synonyms
didactic, moralizing, sanctimonious, self-righteous.
Examples of usage
- The novel was criticized for being too preachiest, losing the reader's interest.
- Her preachiest attitude made it difficult to have an open conversation.
- He tends to be the preachiest person in the group, often lecturing others on their decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "preachiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 moralista
🇮🇳 उपदेशात्मक
🇩🇪 moralisch
🇮🇩 berkhutbah
🇺🇦 проповідницький
🇵🇱 kaznodziejski
🇯🇵 説教がましい
🇫🇷 moraliste
🇪🇸 moralisador
🇹🇷 vaaz eden
🇰🇷 설교적인
🇸🇦 واعظ
🇨🇿 kázající
🇸🇰 kázateľský
🇨🇳 说教的
🇸🇮 propovedniški
🇮🇸 predikara
🇰🇿 насихатшы
🇬🇪 მოძღვრების
🇦🇿 nəsihət verən
🇲🇽 moralista
Etymology
The word 'preachy' originated in the mid-19th century, deriving from the term 'preach', which itself comes from the Old French 'prêcher' and Latin 'praedicare', meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to declare publicly'. The '-y' suffix was added to form an adjective that denotes a tendency or characteristic of preaching. The term 'preachiest' follows this pattern as the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of this characteristic. Over time, it has acquired a negative connotation, often associated with individuals who convey moral or ethical messages in a condescending way that can annoy or repel others. In various contexts, such as literature, film, and everyday conversation, 'preachiest' is employed to critique works or people that fail to engage their audience due to their overt moralizing tendencies.