Homily Definition
hŏmə-lē
homilies
noun
homilies
A sermon, esp. one centering on Scriptural texts.
Webster's New World
A moralizing lecture or admonition that is often tedious or condescending.
American Heritage
A solemn, moralizing talk or writing, esp. if long or dull.
Webster's New World
A platitudinous or inspirational saying.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Homily
Noun
Singular:
homily
Plural:
homiliesOrigin of Homily
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Middle English omelie from Old French from Late Latin homīlia from Greek homīliā discourse from homīlos crowd sem-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Middle English omelye, from Old French omelie, from Ecclesiastical Latin homilia, from Ancient Greek ὁμιλία (homilia, “conversation; sermon”).
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