hom·i·let·i·cal \-d.ə̇kəl\adjective Etymology: in sense 1, from Greek homilētikos + English -al; sense 2 from Late Latin homileticus + English -al 1.obsolete: of or relating to friendly companionship : social 2.: homiletic • hom·i·let·i·cal·ly\-k(ə)lē\adverb