preaching

/ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of giving a religious speech or sermon.
    • She has been involved in preaching at the local church for over a decade.
    • The pastor's preaching on Sunday focused on forgiveness and compassion.
    • His preaching attracted a large crowd every week.
  2. The act of giving moral advice in an annoying or self-righteous way.
    • The coach's preaching about teamwork felt more like nagging.
    • I'm tired of all the preaching about how we should eat healthier.
    • His constant preaching about the environment makes people tune out.
adjective
  1. Tending to give moral advice or tell people how to behave, often in an annoying way.
    • Her preaching style of writing makes the book hard to enjoy.
    • He gave a long, preaching speech about the importance of honesty.
    • The movie had a preaching tone that annoyed many viewers.