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Homily and Eulogy Definitions

Homily

A sermon, especially one intended to explain the practical and moral implications of a particular scriptural passage.

Eulogy

A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died.

Homily

A moralizing lecture or admonition that is often tedious or condescending.

Eulogy

High praise or commendation.

Homily

A platitudinous or inspirational saying
"'Receiving is a form of giving,' she said, in one of those sudden banal homilies that came to her every now and again" (Willie Morris).
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Eulogy

An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.

Homily

(Christianity) A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.

Eulogy

Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

Homily

A moralizing lecture.

Eulogy

A speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person; as, a fitting eulogy to worth.
Eulogies turn into elegies.
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Homily

A platitude.

Eulogy

A formal expression of praise

Homily

A discourse or sermon read or pronounced to an audience; a serious discourse.

Homily

A serious or tedious exhortation in private on some moral point, or on the conduct of life.
As I have heard my fatherDeal out in his long homilies.

Homily

A sermon on a moral or religious topic

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