worshipful
Americanadjective
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feeling or showing worship.
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British. (the) Worshipful. a formal title of honor used in announcing or mentioning certain highly regarded or respected persons or groups.
the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.
adjective
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feeling or showing reverence or adoration
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(often capital) 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
Other Word Forms
- worshipfully adverb
- worshipfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of worshipful
Example Sentences
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But you will not be getting a worshipful retelling of author Bram Stoker’s horror classic.
From Los Angeles Times
She enjoyed an impressive run that won many viewers to her cause, a worshipful streak that ended when unchecked power turned her into a monster, too.
From Salon
The full Festspielhaus, the festival’s largest hall, had a worshipful air.
From Los Angeles Times
Moon Unit Zappa’s memoir is a self-portrait of an insecure and often confused child, worshipful of her absent father, Frank Zappa, and thirsty for maternal affection.
From Los Angeles Times
This requires a good deal of planning; consider the many testimonials to be delivered, the heart-warming anecdotes to be shared and those worshipful videos celebrating the nominee.
From Los Angeles Times
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