Meaning & use
didactic
Intended to teach or instruct, often in a way that feels moralizing or overly instructive.
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Critics found the film's didactic ending too heavy-handed in delivering its message.
The fable's didactic purpose was to teach children the value of honesty.
A note on using this word
Didactic can be neutral, describing something meant to teach, but is often used critically to suggest a work is preachy rather than engaging.
Words with a similar meaning
instructivemoralizing
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