Definition

A long and often boring speech that tries to teach a moral lesson or give advice.

Example

The teacher's preachment about honesty felt unnecessary to the students.

Conversation

Did you hear that long preachment from the coach at practice yesterday?

Yeah, it felt like he was lecturing us forever!

I know, sometimes it’s just too much to take in at once.

Exactly! I prefer when he gives us quick tips instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preachment is formed from "preach" (from Old French *precher*, meaning to proclaim or announce) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word refers to the act of proclaiming or announcing a message, often in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'proclaiming' a message ('preach') and the '-ment' indicating the action of doing so. This helps you remember that 'preachment' is the act of proclaiming a message.

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