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preachiest

preachiest is the superlative form of preachy.

Meaning of preachy

Adjective

preachy (comparative preachier, superlative preachiest)

  1. Tending toward excessive moralization.
    • My old fussbudget aunt had a very preachy manner and would prattle on about the dangers of alcohol and other vices.

Questions about preachiest

What is preachiest the superlative form of?
Preachiest is the superlative form of preachy.

Words near preachiest in the dictionary

  1. preaches up
  2. preaches water and drinks wine
  3. preachest
  4. preacheth
  5. preachier
  6. preachiest
  7. preachification
  8. preachified
  9. preachifies
  10. preachify
  11. preachifying

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