Homilite is a rare word that means a tendency to deliver sermons or make moralizing speeches. Synonyms for this word include preachiness, moralizing, sermonizing, didacticism, and dogmatism. Preachiness refers to the tendency to speak in a manner that is overly moralistic or didactic. Moralizing is the act of commenting on the morals or ethical values of a particular situation or event. Sermonizing refers to delivering a discourse on a moral or religious topic to a congregation or audience. Didacticism refers to the tendency to teach or instruct others in a manner that is heavy-handed or condescending. Finally, dogmatism refers to the tendency to express opinions in an authoritative and inflexible manner.