prayerful

[prair-fuhl]

adjective

1. given to, characterized by, or expressive of prayer; devout.

   Synonyms: reverent, godly, pious

ˈprayerful

/ ˈprɛəfʊl /

adjective

1. inclined to or characterized by prayer

Other Word Forms

• prayerfully adverb
• prayerfulness noun
• unprayerful adjective
• unprayerfully adverb
• unprayerfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prayerful¹

First recorded in 1620–30; prayer ¹ + -ful

Example Sentences

“Yes, animals are sometimes offered to the orishas. But it’s done prayerfully, with care. The meat is almost always prepared and shared with the community.”

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Brad is a gentle, prayerful man who wins Joel’s heart and ours by extension.

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“Mormon socialization from a very young age encourages you to participate in civic engagement. The importance of voting … of being prayerful,” Romanello said.

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“The hard reality is the fundamentals of the race have changed significantly since we launched this campaign. After prayerful consideration, today I withdrew my name from the primary ballot,” Meijer said in a statement.

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In a statement late Sunday, Grove said “after prayerful consideration and thoughtful discussions” with her family, she had decided to finish serving her California Senate term, which ends in 2026.

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Related Words

• chaste 
• devotional 
• godlike