English Explanatory Dictionary

sermonize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
  2. To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
  3. To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
  4. To inculcate rigid rules.

Word forms

sermonize sermonizes sermonizing sermonized sermonise

Etymology

From sermon + -ize.

Synonyms

moralize lecture pontificate preachify

Derived words

sermonizer
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