"preachingly" meaning in All languages combined

See preachingly on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more preachingly [comparative], most preachingly [superlative]
Etymology: From preaching + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|preaching|ly}} preaching + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} preachingly (comparative more preachingly, superlative most preachingly)
  1. In a way that preaches.
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