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Meaning of sermon
A sermon is a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given by a member of the clergy during a religious service.
Etymology of sermon
The word "sermon" originates from the Old French word "sermon", which is derived from the Latin word "sermo", meaning "talk" or "discourse"
Historically, the term referred to a talk or discourse on a religious or moral subject, often given by a member of the clergy during a religious service
Synonyms
lecture
speech
address
discourse
homily
oration
talk
presentation
discussion
dialogue
conversation
rant
tirade
diatribe
harangue
exhortation
admonition
reproof
rebuke
censure
condemnation
denunciation
polemic
treatise
essay
article
dissertation
thesis
disquisition
exposition
explanation
interpretation
commentary
analysis
critique
review
evaluation
assessment
Definitions
- A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given by a member of the clergy during a religious service
- * A long, tedious, and often disapproving talk, especially one given in a self-righteous or condescending manner
Usage Examples
- The priest gave a sermon on the importance of forgiveness during the Sunday service
- * The professor's lecture was more like a sermon, as she spoke at length about the importance of recycling
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
reticence
reserve
restraint
taciturnity
uncommunicativeness
laconism
terseness
brevity
succinctness
conciseness
reserve
modesty
humility
diffidence
unassumingness
meekness