Sermonize: meaning, definitions and examples
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sermonize
[ ˈsɜːr.mə.naɪz ]
religious speech
To deliver a sermon or religious speech, typically in a formal or authoritative manner. Sermonizing often involves imparting moral or spiritual lessons to an audience.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He sermonized on the importance of forgiveness.
- The preacher sermonized about the power of love and compassion.
moralizing
To lecture or speak in a pompous, moralizing manner, often with an air of superiority. Sermonizing in this context implies a condescending or self-righteous tone.
Synonyms
condescend, moralize, patronize
Examples of usage
- My aunt always sermonizes about the proper way to raise children.
- Don't sermonize to me about the dangers of fast food; I already know.
Translations
Translations of the word "sermonize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pregação
🇮🇳 उपदेश देना
🇩🇪 predigen
🇮🇩 berkhotbah
🇺🇦 проповідувати
🇵🇱 głosić kazania
🇯🇵 説教する (sekkyou suru)
🇫🇷 prêcher
🇪🇸 predicar
🇹🇷 vaaz vermek
🇰🇷 설교하다 (seolgyeohada)
🇸🇦 يعظ (yaz)
🇨🇿 kázat
🇸🇰 kazať
🇨🇳 布道 (bùdào)
🇸🇮 pridigati
🇮🇸 að prédika
🇰🇿 уағыз айту
🇬🇪 ქადაგება (k'adageba)
🇦🇿 vəza vermək
🇲🇽 predicar
Word origin
The word 'sermonize' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the noun 'sermon'. It has roots in Middle English and Old French, ultimately tracing back to the Latin word 'sermo' meaning 'discourse' or 'talk'. Over the centuries, 'sermonize' has evolved to encompass both religious and secular contexts, reflecting a broader usage beyond formal religious speeches.
See also: sermonizing.