Sermonize

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrməˌnaɪz/

Definitions of sermonize

verb to deliver or compose a sermon; to speak in a moralizing or preachy manner

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher sermonized about the importance of studying hard.

A2 The priest sermonized on forgiveness during Sunday service.

B1 The politician sermonized about the need for social reform.

B2 The motivational speaker sermonized about achieving success through perseverance.

C1 The philosopher sermonized on the complexities of human nature.

C2 The author sermonized on the moral dilemmas faced by society in his latest novel.

Examples of sermonize in a Sentence

formal The priest began to sermonize about the importance of forgiveness and compassion.

informal My mom always sermonizes me about the benefits of eating vegetables.

slang Stop sermonizing me, I already know what I need to do.

figurative The politician continued to sermonize about the need for change, but took no real action.

Grammatical Forms of sermonize

• past tense: sermonized
• plural: sermonizes
• comparative: more sermonizing
• superlative: most sermonizing
• present tense: sermonizes
• future tense: will sermonize
• perfect tense: has sermonized
• continuous tense: is sermonizing
• singular: sermonize
• positive degree: sermonize
• infinitive: to sermonize
• gerund: sermonizing
• participle: sermonized

Origin and Evolution of sermonize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sermonize' originated from the Latin word 'sermo', meaning 'discourse' or 'speech'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'sermoner' before being anglicized into 'sermonize'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of delivering a sermon or religious discourse, 'sermonize' has evolved to also mean delivering a moralizing or didactic speech in a broader context.