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sermon
[sur-muhn]
noun
a discourse for the purpose of religious instruction or exhortation, especially one based on a text of Scripture and delivered by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service.
any serious speech, discourse, or exhortation, especially on a moral issue.
Synonyms: lecturea long, tedious speech.
sermon
/ ˈsɜːmən, sɜːˈmɒnɪk /
noun
an address of religious instruction or exhortation, often based on a passage from the Bible, esp one delivered during a church service
a written version of such an address
a serious speech, esp one administering reproof
Other Word Forms
- sermonic adjective
- sermonless adjective
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Then in September, authorities announced a new online code of conduct for religious personnel, which only allows online sermons to be conducted by licensed groups.
Still the church continued to gather in small groups and shared its sermons online.
You’ve likely heard sermons about the importance of networking, but this is a moment to pay attention.
Her greatest moment may be the spoken, but her accusatory horror at gun violence is something that takes a powerful opera singer to turn into a sermon from which it is impossible to turn away.
In the days after his death, AI-generated audio clips of Kirk styled as “sermons” began circulating online, while supporters shared Bible verses that they claimed matched the exact timing of his passing.
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