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preachy

/ˈpriːtʃi/
preach · y ˈpriːtʃ · i
English Definition
adj. trying to give moral advice in a tedious way
中文释义
说教的,唠叨的
Significado en Español
sermoneador, moralizante
한국어 뜻
설교하는, 훈계하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có tính thuyết giáo, hay giảng đạo
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Example Sentence

The movie felt too preachy for my taste.

这部电影对我来说说教味太浓了。

Synonyms
moralizing sanctimonious didactic
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “preachy”:

  1. A moralistic
  2. B humble
  3. C silent
  4. D cheerful
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A — moralistic. “preachy” means adj. trying to give moral advice in a tedious way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The story's ______ tone made it feel like one long, boring lecture.

  1. A entertaining
  2. B playful
  3. C subtle
  4. D preachy
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D — preachy. “preachy” means adj. trying to give moral advice in a tedious way

Common questions about “preachy”

What does “preachy” mean?

preachy — adj. trying to give moral advice in a tedious way. In Chinese: 说教的,唠叨的.

How do you pronounce “preachy”?

preachy is pronounced /ˈpriːtʃi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: preach · y.

How do you use “preachy” in a sentence?

The movie felt too preachy for my taste. (这部电影对我来说说教味太浓了。)

What are synonyms for “preachy”?

moralizing, sanctimonious, didactic — all close in meaning to preachy (adj. trying to give moral advice in a tedious way).

Is “preachy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. preachy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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