benedictory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of benedictory
First recorded in 1700–10, benedictory is from the Medieval Latin word benedictōrius
Example Sentences
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Nesmith closed the set with "Thanx for the Ride," something of a benedictory song from "Loose Salute" that tied in with the rustic surroundings in the mountains above and beyond Palm Springs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2018
But note the glowing halo around his head and the long fingers of his right hand splayed across his abdomen: The index and middle finger are scissored open as if giving a benedictory sign.
From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2014
With his gleaming gilt copper body, wide-open ivory and horn eyes, and pacific benedictory gesture, he would surely be an entrancing sight in the church where he still resides.
From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2011
Bob Dylan has paid a benedictory visit to her act in Manhattan.
From Time Magazine Archive
I saw few people affected by this benedictory appeal.
From The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. by Carr, John, Sir
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