1. of, relating to, or having the nature of preaching or proclaiming
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The minister’s predicatory style was both passionate and persuasive.
• His predicatory tone made the lecture feel more like a sermon.
• The speech had a predicatory quality that inspired the audience.
• She adopted a predicatory manner when discussing moral issues.
• The text’s predicatory nature was evident in its urgent appeals.
• His predicatory approach to teaching philosophy engaged students deeply.