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ми́лость — meaning in English

milost

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English meaning

  • benevolence noun A kind and generous disposition; the wish to do good for others.
  • blessing noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
  • 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.
  • ladyship noun A respectful title used to address or refer to a noblewoman, without stating her specific title.
  • mercy noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.

Senses

ми́лость is used for these senses in English:

  • benevolence (uncountable) Disposition to do good.
  • blessing Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
  • 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.
  • ladyship Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.
  • mercy (uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

blessing — full definition

  1. noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
  2. noun Something that brings unexpected good fortune.
  3. noun Formal approval or support for a plan or decision.

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