homily

• Nom désignant un discours ou sermon religieux, souvent prononcé lors d'un service, visant à l'édification morale ou spirituelle de l'auditoire.

A noun referring to a religious discourse or sermon intended to provide moral or spiritual instruction, often delivered during a church service.

1. Religious sermonC1formal

   A short religious speech or sermon, especially one given during a church service.

   Homélie (sermon religieux)

   • The priest delivered a moving homily on forgiveness.
   • The congregation listened attentively to the homily.
   • His homily focused on the importance of charity.

   Synonymesaddressdiscourseexhortationlecturelessonpreachingsermon

2. Moralizing lectureC1informal

   A long, often tedious, speech giving moral advice or a lesson.

   Sermon moralisateur

   • My grandfather gave me a homily about the value of hard work.
   • She delivered a homily on the dangers of procrastination.
   • I don't need another homily about saving money.

   Synonymeslecturemoralismmoralizationpreachmentsermon