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homily
[ hom-uh-lee ]
noun
- a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature.
- an admonitory or moralizing discourse.
- an inspirational saying or cliché.
homily
/ ˈɒɪɪ /
noun
- a sermon or discourse on a moral or religious topic
- moralizing talk or writing
Derived Forms
- ˈdz, noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of homily1
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Example Sentences
The crowd's applause marked some other salient moments - such as when Cardinal Re, as part of his homily, remembered the Pope's commitment to migrants and peace.
On Saturday, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales prayed for those caught up in "endless conflicts" and wars around the world in his Easter Vigil homily.
Joe Friday peppered every episode of “Dragnet” with homilies about moral weakness and crime.
The Rev. James Anguiano, moderator of the Curia and vicar general of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, delivered a homily in Spanish and English.
On Palm Sunday, he skipped his homily altogether.
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