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单词 benedictory
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Definition of benedictory in English:

benedictory

adjectiveˌbɛnɪˈdɪkt(ə)ri
archaic

  • Relating to the giving of a blessing.

    〈古〉赐福的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He signed off with a benedictory song on his favourite harmonium gifted to him in 1966 by the Don Bosco School, Broadway.
    • The householders do aarathi to the actors personating Narasimha, Bhoodevi and Prahlada, followed by benedictory verses.
    • Moreover, the language was changed in LBW from a benedictory bestowal formula to an epicletic prayer formula as in Baptism where the Spirit's gifts are also named: ‘the spirit of wisdom and understanding…’.
    • Our thanks, yet again, to Shirley for arranging another highly successful outing, and to Richard for rounding off the day with such a benedictory and appropriate poetry recital.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin benedictorius, from benedicere 'wish well' (see benediction).

Rhymes

contradictory, maledictory, valedictory, victory
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