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благоволе́ние — meaning in English

blagovolenie

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English meaning

  • condescension noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
  • grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.

Senses

благоволе́ние is used for these senses in English:

  • condescension The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
  • grace (uncountable, theology) Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

condescension — full definition

  1. noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
  2. noun A patronizing attitude or behavior.
  3. noun Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.

grace — full definition

  1. noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
  2. noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
  3. noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
  4. noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
  5. verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.

Related Bulgarian words