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homily

/ˈhɒm.ɪ.li/

/ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Translations

homilynoun

homilies

/ˈhɒm.ɪ.li/

/ˈhɑː.mə.li/

homélieAu sens religieux.

The priest delivered a moving homily about the importance of compassion and kindness.

Le prêtre a prononcé une homélie émouvante sur l'importance de la compassion et de la bonté.

Additional translations

sermonAu sens de longue remontrance moralisatrice.

banalitéAu sens de remarque moralisatrice banale et convenue.

Synonyms

homilynoun

A religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon.

The priest delivered a moving homily about the importance of compassion and kindness.

A tedious moralizing lecture or admonition.

After the incident, the teacher gave the students a long homily on the importance of honesty.

A trite moral remark or platitude.

Her speech was filled with tired homilies about working hard and staying humble.