Meaning of the word sermon in English

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sermon

US /ˈsɝː.mən/

UK /ˈsɜː.mən/

a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.

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The pastor delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness.

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Her grandfather used to write his own sermons every Sunday.

Synonym:

homily discourse lecture address talk

a long or tedious speech or lecture, typically a reproving one.

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My father gave me a long sermon about being responsible.

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I had to listen to a whole sermon from my boss about being late.

Synonym:

lecture reprimand admonition tirade harangue