didactic

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Davis’ book makes sense of all this without being overly didactic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Other somewhat more didactic or exposition-heavy passages include a professor giving a brief lecture about the persistent and pernicious British class system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

The star went on to admit that during that period of time she "might have got a little didactic about it."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

It’s a shrewd aside from the larger story, but one that succinctly highlights how women must constantly be aware of their surroundings without being didactic and obvious.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2025

On the way to the base Colonel Meecham announced to his sons in a calm, didactic voice that they were both in critical need of a haircut.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy