sermonic

[ ser-mon-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a sermon.

Other Words From

• ser·moni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sermonic¹

First recorded in 1755–65; sermon + -ic

Example Sentences

This new volume by the popular preacher is a contribution of distinct value to current sermonic literature.

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Yet a book may be very good and helpful and uplifting without a single sermonic sentence, or anything approaching thereunto.

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With its politics and other matter I have nothing to do; but for the sermonic matter I hold myself responsible.

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The chief faults, however, of this sermonic pamphlet are its pious, but personal abuse of Dr. Trapp.

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Minor characters serve as a chorus as the case proceeds, and the final effect is sermonic rather than novelistic.

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