homiletic

[ hom-uh-let-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to preaching or to homilies.
2. of the nature of a homily.
3. of or relating to homiletics.

Other Words From

• homi·leti·cal·ly adverb
• nonhom·i·letic adjective
• unhom·i·letic adjective
• unhom·i·leti·cal adjective
• unhom·i·leti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of homiletic¹

1635–45; < Greek homīlētikós affable, equivalent to homīlē- (variant stem of homīleîn to converse with; homily ) + -tikos -tic

Example Sentences

It is a popular work, written with a practical purpose, ethical and homiletic in tone and style.

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In LB the incident is given a homiletic turn, by being told to illustrate the saint's care for animals.

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Appreciative thanks are expressed to the Editors of the Homiletic Review for permission to reprint some of the extracts.

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The homiletic literature of that day indicates the unification very clearly.

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In the homiletic sphere perpetual motion is an assured success.

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