prayerful
[prair-fuh l]
- given to, characterized by, or expressive of prayer; devout.
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Origin of prayerful
Synonyms
See more synonyms for prayerful on Thesaurus.compious, godly, reverent.
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Contemporary Examples
In the months following the death of our newborn daughter, I had remained steadfast in my faith, devout and prayerful.
The man who will accept your nomination tomorrow is prayerful and faithful and honorable.
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Historical Examples
Active, prayerful, unwearied exertion is needed for its overthrow.
The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII)John Greenleaf Whittier
Join with me, then, in prayerful outpourings that we may be found as those in bridal array.
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
Again Albine whispered in an ardent, prayerful voice: 'Do you love me?
Abbe Mouret's TransgressionEmile Zola
We may not be eloquent or learned, but we may be prayerful and impassioned.
Broken BreadThomas Champness
Let them have the prayerful sympathy of those whom they represent.
prayerful
- inclined to or characterized by prayer
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Word Origin and History for prayerful
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