— preachingly , adv.
/pree"ching/ , n.
1. the act or practice of a person who preaches.
2. the art of delivering sermons.
3. a sermon.
4. a public religious service with a sermon.
adj.
5. of, pertaining to, or resembling preaching: a preaching tone of voice.
[ 1225-75; ME preching (ger.); see PREACH, -ING 1 , -ING 2 ]