单词 | benediction |
释义 | benediction (benɪdɪkʃən ) Word forms: benedictions 1. variable noun A benediction is a kind of Christian prayer. [formal] The minister pronounced the benediction. The Pope's hands were raised in benediction. Synonyms: blessing, favour, grace, prayer 2. variable noun You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction. She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction. The song hovered, like a whispered benediction, above the crowd. Synonyms: beatitude, favour, grace, felicity |
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