homily

/ˈhɑməli/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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