homily
/ˈhɑməli/
noun
- A short religious sermon or moral lecture, often given during a church service.
- Her homily on patience was simple but deeply moving.
- The priest delivered a homily about kindness and helping neighbors.
- During the wedding, the homily focused on the importance of commitment.
- A long, dull, and moralizing speech or piece of writing.
- His homily about hard work felt out of touch with the younger audience.
- We sat through a homily from the coach about the importance of discipline.
- The article turned into a homily on the dangers of social media.