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benedictory

/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.tər.i/

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adjective

/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.tər.i/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее выражение добрых пожеланий или благословения; в современном английском используется редко.

An adjective meaning expressing good wishes or blessing; now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Expressing benedictionC2formal

    Relating to or conveying a blessing or good wishes.

    ruБлагословляющий

    • The priest offered a benedictory prayer at the end of the service.
    • Her benedictory words brought comfort to the grieving family.
    • The ceremony concluded with a benedictory gesture from the bishop.

    Synonymsbenedictive

    Antonymscondemnatorydamnatorydenunciatory

Forms
  • more benedictory comparative form
  • most benedictory superlative form