preachily

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preach·y

(prē′chē)

adj. preach·i·er, preach·i·est

Inclined or given to tedious and excessive moralizing; didactic.

preach′i·ly adv.

preach′i·ness n.

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preachily

(ˈpriːtʃɪlɪ)

adv

in a preachy fashion

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