preachingly
/ˈpriːtʃɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that gives moral advice or tells people how to behave, often in an annoying or self-righteous manner.
- She tends to comment preachingly on other people's parenting choices.
- He spoke preachingly about the need to volunteer more, which made everyone uncomfortable.
- The editorial was written preachingly, scolding readers for their wasteful habits.