benedictory
UK/,beni'diktəri/US/.beni'diktәri/
C1
Definitions
adj.
Expressing or relating to a blessing
祝福的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbenediction + -ory (relating to) = of the nature of a blessing. Rare and formal.
Root dic still carries 82 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
He raised his hand in a benedictory gesture.