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omnific
/ ɒmˈnɪfɪsənt; ɒmˈnɪfɪk /
adjective
- rare.creating all things
Derived Forms
- dzˈԾھԳ, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of omnific1
Example Sentences
But gazing so—so—with omnific eyes, Lift my soul upward till it touch thy feet!
As it was by a word that creation was accomplished, as the worlds came into being and were moulded into shape, not by the hand, but by the omnific voice of God, saying, "Let there be light and there was light," so in this lower sphere of human action, the tongue is mightier than the hand.
As is well known, the omnific American collector is yearly, nay daily, acquiring many of those treasures of literature and art which the old world has treasured for generations; to the gratification of himself and the pride of his country, though, be it said, to the disconcern of the Briton.
Not but that the old town of St. Malo, within the walls, is ancient and picturesque enough, and dirty, too, if one be speciously critical; but the fact is that the modern Pont Roulant, and the omnific toot of the steam-tram, ever present in one's sight and hearing, are forcible reminders of the march of time.
Said then the omnific Word: ‘your discord end!’
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