preachy

IPA/ˈpriːtʃi/
KK[prˈitʃi]IPA/ˈpriːtʃi/

preachy — adjective

  • preachypositive
  • preachiercomparative
  • preachiestsuperlative

1. describing a way of speaking or writing that lectures people about right and wro

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a way of speaking or writing that lectures people about right and wrong in an unwanted or annoying manner

例句

Hiro's preachy comments about eating meat made the dinner party guests feel uncomfortable.

collocation: preachy comments

The principal's speech was so preachy that students started checking their phones.

consequence shown: students stopped paying attention

同義詞
  • moralizing

    broader than 'preachy'; can be neutral or descriptive, while 'preachy' is always disapproving

  • sanctimonious

    stronger and more formal; implies a religious or self-righteous attitude

  • self-righteous

    focuses on the speaker's belief in their own correctness rather than the lecturing style

  • holier-than-thou

    more informal and vivid, suggesting the speaker acts morally superior

反義詞
  • humble

    describes someone who does not act superior or lecture others

  • low-key

    informal; describes a relaxed or understated style that avoids lecturing

用法筆記

Common in informal contexts to express disapproval. Often appears before nouns like 'speech', 'tone', 'message', 'style', or after verbs like 'sound', 'get', or 'become'.

常見錯誤

❌His preachy behavior was appreciated by the congregation.
✅His preachy tone annoyed the audience.
💡'preachy' always carries disapproval, so it cannot be used positively.