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prayerful

American  
[prair-fuhl] / ˈprɛər fəl /

adjective

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

    Synonyms:
    reverent, godly, pious

prayerful British  
/ ˈprɛəfʊl /

adjective

  1. inclined to or characterized by prayer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of prayerful

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

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“Allen is really slow and prayerful and careful,” Ritchie said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

I exchanged prayerful meditation time for a litter pickup but wasn’t convinced I’d find much.

From Seattle Times Oct. 25, 2023

The tables were laid, the candles were lighted, and the last rainy-day light was dying as prayerful voices rose toward the synagogue’s ornate domed ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2023

“I am being tried for the prayerful thoughts I held in my head.”

From Washington Times Aug. 15, 2023

Just left a prayerful note to my father, begging him to take care of TJ.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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