How Do You Spell SERMONISE?

1. Sermonize is a verb that refers to the act of delivering or giving a sermon, essentially a religious or moral discourse or speech that offers guidance, teachings, or exhortations. The term is derived from the noun "sermon," which typically describes a religious talk or address delivered by a clergy member, religious figure, or other person with authority on religious matters.

   In a broader sense, sermonize can also denote the act of delivering a speech or lecture that conveys strong, didactic, or moralistic opinions or advice, often in a persuasive manner. When someone sermonizes, they may impart wisdom, moral teachings, or admonitions to their audience, with the aim of influencing or instructing them on how to live a virtuous or righteous life.

   The use of the term "sermonize" can often carry a connotation of delivering a speech that is didactic, overly moralizing, or preachy in nature. It can imply that the speaker is adopting a high-handed or self-righteous tone, forcefully expressing their own beliefs without considering differing opinions or individual autonomy.

   Due to its negative connotations, "sermonize" may be used figuratively to criticize someone who is excessively moralizing or lecturing others, particularly when their advice is unsolicited, dogmatic, or lacking in empathy.

2. To inculcate rigid rules; to preach.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "sermonise" is derived from the noun "sermon".

The noun "sermon" originated in the late Middle English period, around the early 14th century, from the Old French word "sermoun" or "sermun", which was ultimately derived from the Latin word "sermo", meaning "speech". This Latin word originally referred to ordinary, everyday speech but later came to denote a formal or religious discourse.

The verb form "sermonise" was derived from "sermon" to describe the act of giving or delivering a sermon. It generally means to speak or write persuasively, usually in a moral or didactic manner, like a preacher would do in a sermon.

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