WORSHIPFUL

godly, reverent, worshipful

(adjective) showing great reverence for god; “a godly man”; “leading a godly life”

adoring, worshipful

(adjective) showing adoration

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

worshipful (comparative more worshipful, superlative most worshipful)

Tending to worship; showing reverence.

(chiefly, Britain) Used as respectful form of address for a person or body of persons, especially in the name of a livery company. For example, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Orange Order in Ireland.

Synonyms

• respectful

• reverent, reverential

• worshippy (informal)

Antonyms

• irreverent

• unworshipful

Noun

worshipful (plural worshipfuls)

(obsolete) One who is respected or worshipped.

Source: Wiktionary


Wor"ship*ful, a.

Definition: Entitled to worship, reverence, or high respect; claiming respect; worthy of honor; -- often used as a term of respect, sometimes ironically. "This is worshipful society." Shak. [She is] so dear and worshipful. Chaucer.

– Wor"ship*ful*ly, adv.

– Wor"ship*ful*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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