homiletic

[ hom-uh-let-ik ]

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adjective

of or relating to preaching or to homilies.
of the nature of a homily.

of or relating to homiletics.

Origin of homiletic

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

Also hom·i·let·i·cal .

Other words from homiletic

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

Words Nearby homiletic

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How to use homiletic in a sentence

It is a popular work, written with a practical purpose, ethical and homiletic in tone and style.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac Husik
In LB the incident is given a homiletic turn, by being told to illustrate the saint's care for animals.
The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran | Anonymous
Appreciative thanks are expressed to the Editors of the homiletic Review for permission to reprint some of the extracts.
Talks on Talking | Grenville Kleiser
The homiletic literature of that day indicates the unification very clearly.
History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology | John F. Hurst
In the homiletic sphere perpetual motion is an assured success.
The Gentle Reader | Samuel McChord Crothers

British Dictionary definitions for homiletic

homiletic

homiletical

/ (ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to a homily or sermon
of, relating to, or characteristic of homiletics

Derived forms of homiletic

homiletically, adverb

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