sermonizing
[/ˈsɜːrmənaɪzɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
pregação moralizante; moralização; discurso moralizador
1. The act of delivering or giving a sermon; preaching in a serious or didactic manner
The pastor was sermonizing about the virtues of charity.
O pastor estava pregando sobre as virtudes da caridade.
2. Speaking in a tediously or pompously moralistic way; lecturing someone about their behavior or morality
Stop sermonizing and just give me practical advice.
Pare de fazer discursos moralizadores e me dê um conselho prático.
3. Expressing moral or ethical views in a prolonged or sanctimonious manner
He was sermonizing about the importance of honesty while being dishonest himself.
Ele estava sendo moralizador sobre a importância da honestidade enquanto era desonesto.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'sermonizing' carries a somewhat negative or dismissive connotation, suggesting someone is being preachy, sanctimonious, or self-righteous. It's often used to criticize unsolicited moral advice or condescending behavior. In religious contexts, it can be neutral, but in everyday speech it typically implies annoyance or disapproval with the speaker's moralizing tone.
NYC Slang
soapboxing; preachy behavior; talking down to someone
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