worshipful
[wur-ship-fuh l]
- feeling or showing worship.
- (initial capital letter) British. a formal title of honor used in announcing or mentioning certain highly regarded or respected persons or groups (usually preceded by the).
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Origin of worshipful
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Contemporary Examples
The Palais Galliera is graced with high ceilings, and feels grand and worshipful, a St. Sulpice church for fashion devotees.
The piece I wrote was respectful, but not worshipful, and that, too, was never good enough for Vidal.
I wondered if they had known about the worshipful attitude that once adhered to men like themselves, and mourned its absence.
Historical Examples
Do you not see our good and worshipful master, the Sheriff of Nottingham?
The Merry Adventures of Robin HoodHoward Pyle
"He is sure to be a worshipful husband," said Miss Margaret.
Jolly Sally PendletonLaura Jean Libbey
I asked, and looked about me afresh to note what worshipful creature it was I had missed.
Sonnie-Boy's PeopleJames B. Connolly
I have three sons, and all are of the worshipful company of the Round Table.
King Arthur's KnightsHenry Gilbert
After these came twelve most worshipful baboons, in most venerable wigs.
The Infernal MarriageBenjamin Disraeli
worshipful
- feeling or showing reverence or adoration
- (often capital) mainly British a title used to address or refer to various people or bodies of distinguished rank, such as mayors and certain ancient companies of the City of London
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