homiletic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the art of preaching or composing sermons: Pertaining to the study, principles, or practice of homiletics.
- Resembling or characteristic of a sermon: Having the instructive, moralizing, or exhortative tone often associated with a formal religious address.
Usage
The word "homiletic" is primarily used in formal, academic, or religious contexts to describe either the methodology of preaching or a style of discourse that is didactic and moralizing. * It is used to describe speech, writing, or style. * It can describe content, delivery, or technique.
Examples
- The professor's homiletic style made his lectures on ethics feel like powerful sermons.
- The book analyzes the homiletic techniques used by 19th-century preachers.
- His advice, though well-intentioned, often took on a homiletic tone that his children found tedious.
Advanced Usage
- Homiletic Tradition: Refers to the established methods and styles of sermon composition and delivery within a particular religious community or historical period.
- The Puritan homiletic tradition emphasized plain speaking and direct application of scripture.
Variants and Related Words
- Homiletics (noun): The art or study of preaching and composing sermons.
- She studied homiletics at the seminary.
- Homily (noun): A sermon or moralizing lecture.
- The priest delivered a short homily on forgiveness.
Synonyms
- Didactic: Intended to teach, particularly in a moralistic way.
- Preachy: Inclined to give moral advice in a tedious or pompous manner (often negative).
- Sermonic: Relating to or resembling a sermon.
- Exhortative: Aimed at strongly encouraging or urging someone to do something.
Antonyms
- Secular: Not religious or spiritual.
- Conversational: Characteristic of informal talk.
- Uninstructive: Not providing knowledge or moral guidance.
Adjective
- of or relating to homiletics
- homiletic speech
- of the nature of a homily or sermon