- 1a short speech given by a religious leader on a moral or religious subject synonym sermon
Definitions on the go
Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
- 2(formal) (often disapproving) a speech or piece of writing giving advice on the correct way to behave, etc. She delivered a homily on the virtues of family life. I don't need a little homily from him about how to lead my life.
Check pronunciation: homily