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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a brief or casual involvement, often in romantic or playful matters.

beautiful.

serving as an introduction; introductory.

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

recklessly extravagant or wasteful.

pretending or claiming to have a certain quality.