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    homily
    /ˈhɒmɪli/

    noun

    • 1. a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOMILY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HOMILY definition: 1. a piece of spoken or written advice about how someone should behave: 2. a piece of spoken or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › homilyHomily Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A homily is a usually short sermon, a lecture or discourse on a moral theme, or an inspirational catchphrase. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and history of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Homily definition: a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature.. See examples of HOMILY used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHOMILY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A homily is a piece of spoken or written advice about how someone should behave. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of homily with examples from various sources.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HomilyHomily - Wikipedia

    A homily is a commentary on a scripture reading or a text, giving the public explanation of a sacred doctrine. Learn about the origin, development and usage of homilies in different Christian traditions and contexts.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › homilyHomily - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A homily is a sermon or religious speech offering encouragement or moral correction. Isn’t it strange how sometimes, when you're struggling with something, a preacher comes on TV giving a homily on that same problem?!

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOMILY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A homily is a speech or piece of writing that complains or gives advice on something. It can be formal or religious, and often uses biblical texts or stories. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of homily.