homily
nounHow many syllables in homily?
There are 3 syllables in the word homily.How to pronounce homily:
Definition of homily:
- homily (noun):
- a usually short sermon
- a moralizing talk or piece of writing
- a sermon on a moral or religious topic.
Synonyms for homily:
address
declamation
discourse
lecture
lesson
oration
preaching
preachment
sermon
speech
talk
Antonyms for homily:
print
writing
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