preachiness

[US]/[ˈpriːtʃɪnəs]/
[UK]/[ˈpriːtʃɪnəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The quality of being excessively preachy; a tendency to deliver sermons or moral lectures.; The act of preaching in a tiresome or self-righteous manner.
adj.Characterized by preachiness; excessively moralizing.

Phrases & Collocations

avoid preachiness

full of preachiness

preachiness level

detecting preachiness

reducing preachiness

preachiness rings

without preachiness

preachiness evident

exaggerated preachiness

preachiness crept

Example Sentences

the politician's speech was riddled with preachiness, alienating many voters.

i dislike movies that rely on preachiness instead of showing genuine character development.

the author avoided preachiness, opting for a subtle exploration of the theme.

there's a fine line between offering advice and falling into preachiness.

the self-help guru's constant preachiness became tiresome after a while.

we appreciate stories that entertain without resorting to preachiness.

the novel skillfully avoided the trap of preachiness, despite its serious subject matter.

he recognized the danger of sounding preachy and toned down his message.

the documentary's impact was lessened by moments of unnecessary preachiness.

she delivered a powerful speech without a trace of preachiness.

the teacher's approach was engaging, unlike the previous one filled with preachiness.

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