Synonyms of preachy

preachy

adjective

ˈprē-chē 

as in moralizing

marked by or given to preaching moral values

the students rolled their eyes as their principal launched into another preachy lecture about behavior at the prom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moralizing
• sermonic
• moralistic
• didactic
• homiletical
• instructive
• homiletic
• sententious
• dogmatic
• prescriptive
• dogmatical
• advisory
• cautionary
• enlightening
• admonitory
• admonishing
• self-righteous
• holier-than-thou

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of preachy

There’s a very strong possibility that, unlike Alison’s comment, my contribution was too long, too preachy, too arcane, and not actionable. —Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024

At their worst, the postwar social problem films were tendentious, preachy, and puffed up with their own virtuous motives. —Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024

Literally a two-person tour de force that tackled heavy emotional issues without being preachy or over-the-top. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 June 2024

But wrapped in a hilarious sitcom, the diverse characters weren’t perceived as preachy by viewers, and instead became beloved parts of the show, After airing for 11 seasons and producing 250 episodes, Modern Family had its finale in 2020. —Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024