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homily \HAH-muh-lee\, noun: 1. A sermon; a discourse on a religious theme. 2. A moralizing lecture or discourse. 3. An inspirational saying; also, a platitude. Trumpets sounded, wine ran from fountains, bishops delivered homilies, magistrates presented the keys to their cities, triumphal arches... Sign in to see full entry.