adjective
- expressing or conveying a blessing
Usage: formal
Examples
- The priest raised his hands in a benedictory gesture.
- Her benedictory words brought comfort to the grieving family.
- The ceremony concluded with benedictory prayers.
- He spoke in a benedictory tone, wishing them well.
- The benedictory nature of the speech moved the audience.
- She offered a benedictory smile to the departing guests.