benediction

noun
UK: /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/
US: /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

  1. A blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.

    1. The priest gave the benediction to the departing crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt benediction for peace and understanding among all nations. [ ] [ ]

  2. An expression of good wishes or approval.

    1. Her smile felt like a benediction after a long day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher's supportive words were a welcome benediction to the nervous students before their exams. [ ] [ ]

  3. A ceremony or service in which the Eucharist is exposed to the congregation and blessings are given.

    1. The church holds a benediction every Sunday evening. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many parishioners attend the special benediction service held on Holy Days to receive spiritual comfort. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

praise blessing prayer grace invocation approbation approval

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "benediction" in English means: A blessing, especially at the end of a religious service., An expression of good wishes or approval., A ceremony or service in which the Eucharist is exposed to the congregation and blessings are given..

The phonetic transcription of "benediction" is /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/ in British English and /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "benediction": praise, blessing, prayer, grace, invocation, approbation, approval.

Example usage of "benediction": "The priest gave the benediction to the departing crowd.". More examples on the page.