Homily

Pronunciation

• Canada IPA: /ˈhÉ‘mÉ™li/
• UK IPA: /ˈhÉ’m.ɪ.li/

Origin

Middle English omelye, from Old French omelie, from homilia, from Ancient Greek ὁμιλία ("conversation; sermon").

Full definition of homily

Noun

1. A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter."O most gentle Jupiter! What tedious homily of love haveyou wearied your parishioners withal, and never cried 'Havepatience, good people.'" -- Shakespeare
2. A moralizing lecture.
• ByronAs I have heard my father
  Deal out in his long homilies.
3. A platitude.