Definitions
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- adverb In a
preachy manner.
Etymologies
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preachy + -ly
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Examples
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Ms Royal "believes that exercising the mandate of President of the Republic imposes the duty to master one's language and behaviour so as not to harm the interests of France," the statement ends preachily.
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"I am afraid, Elizabeth," said Dick preachily, "that you read too many novels, and not the right kind, either.
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