belehrend
Translation
instructive, didactic, preachy, patronizing
Examples
Sein Ton war oft belehrend.
His tone was often preachy.
Der Vortrag war sehr belehrend und informativ.
The lecture was very instructive and informative.
Grammar Patterns
a belehrender tone a preachy tone His tone was often belehrend.
sth. is belehrend sth. is instructive The film was very belehrend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: didactic, preachy; Antonyms: uninformative
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'belehren' (to instruct), which is based on 'lehren' (to teach).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Lehrer' (teacher) who is 'be-lehrend' you – it can be helpful or sound like a lecture.