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- [hom-uh-lee]
- /ˈhɒm ə li/
- /ˈhɒm.ɪ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hom-uh-lee]
- /ˈhɒm ə li/
Definitions of homily word
- noun plural homily a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature. 1
- noun plural homily an admonitory or moralizing discourse. 1
- noun plural homily an inspirational saying or cliché. 1
- noun homily A religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon. 1
- noun homily cliché, platitude 1
- countable noun homily A homily is a speech or piece of writing in which someone complains about the state of something or tells people how they ought to behave. 0
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Origin of homily
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Late Latin homīlia < Greek homīlía assembly, sermon, equivalent to hómīl(os) crowd (hom(oû) together + -īlos, masculine combining form of ī́lē (feminine) crowd) + -ia -y3; replacing Middle English omelie < Middle French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Homily
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determiner
exclamation
homily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
homily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homily
noun homily
- lecture — a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject: a lecture on Picasso's paintings.
- lesson — a section into which a course of study is divided, especially a single, continuous session of formal instruction in a subject: The manual was broken down into 50 lessons.
- doctrine — a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
- sermon — a discourse for the purpose of religious instruction or exhortation, especially one based on a text of Scripture and delivered by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service.
- talk — to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking: to talk about poetry.
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