sermonize

verb
UK: /ˈsɜːmənaɪz/
US: /ˈsɜːrmənaɪz/

  1. To give a speech that is like a sermon, often in a way that is annoying or unwanted; to give moral advice in a pompous way.

    1. My father would sermonize to us about the value of hard work.
    2. I wish my brother wouldn't sermonize about the importance of saving money when he spends a lot.

  2. To preach or deliver a sermon; to speak in a moralizing way.

    1. The pastor will sermonize about forgiveness this Sunday.
    2. She started to sermonize about responsibility, and I knew the lecture would never end.

Synonyms

pontificate preach moralize admonish lecture
sermonize intransitive-verb

  1. To compose or deliver a sermon.

    1. He would sermonize every Sunday.
    2. I'll sermonize for you, if you wish.
sermonize transitive-verb

  1. To address someone in a way that resembles a sermon.

    1. She likes to sermonize her friends.
    2. He likes to sermonize his family about their bad habits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sermonize" in English means: To give a speech that is like a sermon, often in a way that is annoying or unwanted; to give moral advice in a pompous way., To preach or deliver a sermon; to speak in a moralizing way..

The phonetic transcription of "sermonize" is /ˈsɜːmənaɪz/ in British English and /ˈsɜːrmənaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sermonize": pontificate, preach, moralize, admonish, lecture.

Example usage of "sermonize": "My father would sermonize to us about the value of hard work.". More examples on the page.