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homily Synonyms

Another word for homily

Choosing another word for homily depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A religious discourse or sermon delivered during a church service, especially one offering practical spiritual or moral guidance based on a scriptural reading.

Usage Example

"The parish priest delivered a moving sermon on compassion and forgiveness following the Gospel reading."

Strongest
sermon
Strong
discourse
preaching
exhortation
Weak
address

• noun (Context 2)

A tedious, sanctimonious, or moralizing lecture or platitude.

Usage Example

"Instead of offering practical financial advice, my uncle launched into a tiresome lecture about the virtues of thrift."

Strong
lecture
preachment
sermon
platitude
harangue
Weak
admonition

• Nearby Words

homicidally
homicide
homie
homily
hominess
homing
hominid

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Homily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/homily
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