homily
UK: ˈhɒmɪli | US: ˈhɑːməli
n. a sermon or religious discourse intended for spiritual edification
n. a moralizing lecture or admonition
homily = hom<same> + ily<noun suffix>
- hom<same>: From Greek homos (ὁμός), meaning "same" or "similar."
- ily<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns, often indicating a state or quality (derived via Latin -ilia).
Etymology Origin:
The word homily traces back to the Greek homilia (ὁμιλία), meaning "conversation" or "discourse," derived from homos ("same") + -ilia (association). In early Christian context, it referred to informal sermons where the speaker and audience shared a common spiritual purpose. Over time, it evolved to denote moral or religious instruction, emphasizing unity in message and intent.
The priest delivered a homily on the importance of compassion.
Her advice felt more like a homily than a casual conversation.
The professor’s lecture turned into a homily about academic integrity.
Ancient homilies often used parables to convey deeper truths.
He sighed as his father launched into another homily about responsibility.