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Definition of preachment

preachment

/ˈpriːtʃ.mənt/
preach · ment
Plural:preachments
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Adjective:preachy
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preachment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tedious, self-righteous, or overly moralizing speech, lecture, or piece of writing.

Example

"The novel was criticized for its heavy-handed preachments about social reform rather than focusing on character development."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'sermon' or 'homily', 'preachment' almost always carries a pejorative tone, implying that the speaker is being tedious, self-righteous, or overly moralistic.

• Rhymes for preachment

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century from Old French 'prechement', derived from the verb 'prechier' (to preach), ultimately from Late Latin 'praedicare' (to proclaim publicly).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preachment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preachment
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