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Meaning of sermonize
to deliver a sermon, especially in a way that is considered too long or too severe
Etymology of sermonize
The word "sermonize" comes from the Old French word "sermon", which is derived from the Latin word "sermo", meaning "discourse" or "conversation"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of delivering a sermon or a long, serious talk on a moral or religious subject
Synonyms
moralize
preach
lecture
admonish
counsel
advise
exhort
harangue
pontificate
proselytize
evangelize
propagandize
indoctrinate
brainwash
persuade
convince
censure
reprove
rebuke
scold
chastise
reprimand
reproach
upbraid
berate
fulminate
denounce
condemn
castigate
criticize
censure
remonstrate
expostulate
chide
reproof
admonish
warn
caution
monish
moralize
preachify
sermonize
homilize
talk
discourse
expatiate
dilate
enlarge
descant
perorate
philippicize
tirade
diatribe
invective
broadside
fulmination
Definitions
- to give a long and serious talk on a moral or religious subject, often in order to advise or criticize someone
- * to talk or preach in a way that is considered annoying or too serious
Usage Examples
- The priest began to sermonize about the importance of charity and kindness
- * My uncle has a tendency to sermonize at family gatherings, which can be quite annoying
- * The politician was accused of trying to sermonize the public on the issue of climate change
Antonyms
listen
hear
keep quiet
be silent
refrain
desist
cease
stop
halt
pause
wait
delay
hesitate
be still
be mute
be dumb
be speechless
keep mum
shut up
hold one's tongue
hold one's peace
be reticent
be uncommunicative
be taciturn
be close-mouthed
be tight-lipped
be reserved
be restrained
be discreet
be secretive