Didactic

di-DAK-tik (/daɪˈdæktɪk/)

intended to instruct or teach, sometimes excessively.

“One of Emma’s latest didactic ventures involved teaching rats to play hide-and-seek — much to the bemusement of the entire household.”

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exaggerated in action or emotion; overdramatic.

an inclination or natural tendency to behave a certain way.

having knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic.

excessive indulgence, especially in food or drink.

relating to the pleasant aspects of country life.

using or expressing offensive, vulgar, or slanderous language.