homily meaning
UK US /ˈhɑməli/ 3 syllables
homily (noun): a sermon on a moral or religious topic.
Definition of homily
- a sermon on a moral or religious topic
Synonyms: preachment
Type of: sermon
Related forms: homiletic, homiletical
homily in a sentence
- The priest delivered a thoughtful homily that resonated with many members of the congregation.
- Tom listened attentively to the priest's homily.
How to pronounce homily
homily is pronounced /ˈhɑməli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with homily
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in LY · 6-letter words
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