Definitions

1. verb

to talk or write in a pretentious or self-righteous manner, often about religion or morality

“The politician was accused of preachifying to the crowd, rather than offering real solutions to their problems.”

2. verb

to express strong opinions or emotions, especially in a way that is considered insincere or hypocritical

“The celebrity was criticized for preachifying about social justice, given her own history of controversy.”

3. noun

the act of talking or writing in a pretentious or self-righteous manner

“The politician’s preachifying was a key factor in her opponent’s victory.”