The Collaborative International Dictionary
Benedictory
Benedictory \Ben`e*dic"to*ry\, a.
Expressing wishes for good; as, a benedictory prayer.
--Thackeray.
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Wiktionary
benedictory
a. 1 Of, pertaining to, or in the form of a benediction 2 Giving thanks
WordNet
benedictory
adj. expressing benediction [syn: benedictive]
Usage examples of "benedictory".
Jesus Program graphic stared out onto this holocaustal scene, maintaining His serene benedictory air.
He had raised one lumpy hand in a benedictory gesture as he offered this.
She lowered her gaze and closed her eyes in benedictory contemplation.
Sister Katherine Dominica said with a benedictory smile that made Rosetti distrust her.
The Jesus Programme graphic stared out onto this scene of holocaust, maintaining his serene benedictory air.