didactic
adjective/daɪˈdæktɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,555 most common English word
Meaning
Intended to teach or instruct, often in a way that is overly moralistic or preachy.
Example sentence
The professor's lectures were so didactic that students felt they were being lectured rather than inspired.
Synonyms & related words
- preachy
- instructive
- moralistic
- pedantic
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