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Homiletical

{

Homˊi-let′ic

,

Homˊi-let′ic-al

, }
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F.
homilétique
. See
Homily
.]
1.
Of or pertaining to familiar intercourse; social; affable; conversable; companionable.
[R.]
His virtues active, chiefly, and
homiletical
, not those lazy, sullen ones of the cloister.
Atterbury.
2.
Of or pertaining to homiletics; hortatory.

Definition 2024


homiletical

homiletical

English

Adjective

homiletical (comparative more homiletical, superlative most homiletical)

  1. Of or relating to familiar intercourse; social; companionable.
    His virtues active, chiefly, and homiletical, not those lazy, sullen ones of the cloister. Atterbury.
  2. Of or relating to homiletics; homiletic; hortatory.