説教臭い | Japanese meaning

説教臭い【せっきょうくさい】

Frequency rank: 45,256. – 46,118.

adjective (keiyoushi)

preachy; sanctimonious

Forms

説教臭い【せっきょうくさい】Frequency rank: 45,256. – 46,118.
説教くさい【せっきょうくさい】
せっきょうくさい

Generated definitions (experimental)

preachy; sanctimonious

This term is used to describe someone who expresses moral superiority or judgment in a way that feels excessive or patronizing. It often refers to speeches or behavior that come off as overly moralistic.

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His speeches are always preachy.

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I dislike that friend’s sanctimonious attitude.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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