sermonise

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To speak in a moralizing or lecturing manner, especially in a way that is perceived as pompous, tedious, or self-righteous. It involves expressing moral judgments or giving advice in a style reminiscent of a formal sermon.
Usage
  • The verb "sermonise" is used to describe the act of speaking at length to someone in an instructive or reproving way, often about their behavior or beliefs. It typically carries a negative connotation, implying the speaker is being overly didactic or sanctimonious.
  • It is an intransitive verb (e.g., ) but can be used transitively with a preposition like "to" or "at" (e.g., ).
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The manager began to sermonise about punctuality and professionalism.
    • I didn't ask for advice; please don't sermonise at me about my life choices.
    • He has a tendency to sermonise on the moral decay of modern society.
Advanced Usage
  • "to sermonise on/about something": To give a lengthy, moralizing talk on a particular topic.
    • The politician loved to sermonise about family values.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sermon (n): A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a religious service. This is the noun form from which "sermonise" is derived.
  • Sermoniser (n): A person who sermonises.
  • Sermonising (n/adj): The act or an instance of delivering a sermon-like talk; (as an adjective) characteristic of such talk.
    • We had to endure his endless sermonising. (n)
    • She gave him a sermonising look. (adj)
Synonyms
  • Preach: To deliver a sermon or to advocate earnestly for a principle, policy, or way of life. ("Preach" can be neutral, while "sermonise" is often critical).
  • Moralise: To comment on issues of right and wrong, typically with an air of superiority.
  • Lecturing: To deliver an educational talk, or to reprimand or warn at length.
  • Pontificate: To express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.
Antonyms
  • Listen: To give attention with the ear.
  • Converse: To engage in an exchange of ideas or thoughts informally.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its usage is typically with prepositions like "to," "at," "on," or "about.")

Related Idioms
  • To get on one's soapbox: To express one's opinions passionately or at length in a public manner, often implying the speaker is being preachy.
    • Every time politics is mentioned, he gets on his soapbox and starts to sermonise.
Verb
  1. speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
    • This man always sermonizes

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