Sermonize
verb
To give a moral or religious speech as if in a church.
The priest began to sermonize about the importance of forgiveness.
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Formal
verb
To talk in a way that is moralizing, often in an annoying way.
She tends to sermonize when discussing politics, which can be tiresome at times.
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Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To give a moral or religious speech as if in a church.
The priest began to sermonize about the importance of forgiveness.
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To talk in a way that is moralizing, often in an annoying way.
She tends to sermonize when discussing politics, which can be tiresome at times.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Church Setting
Often used to describe speaking in religious contexts, emphasizing spiritual or moral messages.
The bishop used the gathering to sermonize on the virtues of charity.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Voice
Implies speaking with an authoritative tone, as a figure who guides or instructs others.
During the meeting, our team leader sermonized on the company's values.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Speech
Suggests a longer speech rather than a short comment, resembling a traditional sermon's length.
He tends to sermonize at family dinners, sharing lengthy stories and advice.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Setting
Often used to describe speaking in religious contexts, emphasizing spiritual or moral messages.
The bishop used the gathering to sermonize on the virtues of charity.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Voice
Implies speaking with an authoritative tone, as a figure who guides or instructs others.
During the meeting, our team leader sermonized on the company's values.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Speech
Suggests a longer speech rather than a short comment, resembling a traditional sermon's length.
He tends to sermonize at family dinners, sharing lengthy stories and advice.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Setting
Often used to describe speaking in religious contexts, emphasizing spiritual or moral messages.
The bishop used the gathering to sermonize on the virtues of charity.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Voice
Implies speaking with an authoritative tone, as a figure who guides or instructs others.
During the meeting, our team leader sermonized on the company's values.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Speech
Suggests a longer speech rather than a short comment, resembling a traditional sermon's length.
He tends to sermonize at family dinners, sharing lengthy stories and advice.
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Quote examples
David Harsanyi
American Journalist
Biblical movies need not sermonize, just be honest to the foundational story. As powerful as the message is for people of faith, it's really great storytelling.
Quote examples
David Harsanyi
American Journalist
Biblical movies need not sermonize, just be honest to the foundational story. As powerful as the message is for people of faith, it's really great storytelling.
Example 1 of 1
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