He replied, "Nay, that would require the repetition of the usual benediction; but in tearing open his nostrils no benedictory formula is needed.
Benedictory condolences are recited by ten men, not reckoning the mourners; but nuptial blessings are recited by ten men, including the bridegroom.
But some symptoms of a new movement in the crowd urged him to bring it to a speedy conclusion and dismiss them with hands outstretched in a benedictory attitude over their kneeling figures.
When the Frate had entered she knelt, according to the usual practice of those who saw him in private; but as soon as he had uttered a benedictory greeting she rose and stood opposite to him at a few yards' distance.
Does the Right Reverend Prelate who did the benedictory business for Barnes and Clara his wife repent in secret?
We leave them performing this sweet benedictory service.
The song to the west is also followed by the benedictory chant, as above, and after this the song which was sung to the east is repeated; but this time it is addressed to the south.
The benedictory chant is sung between each repetition.
He indicated its approximate position with a benedictorycast of the signet hand.
She would have liked to throw herself at Emma's feet and pluck the hem of Emma's skirt, and cling there till Emma poured upon her the benedictorygrace of forgiveness.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "benedictory" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
