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worshipful
[ wur-ship-fuhl ]
adjective
- feeling or showing worship.
- (the) Worshipful. British. a formal title of honor used in announcing or mentioning certain highly regarded or respected persons or groups:
the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.
worshipful
/ ˈwɜːʃɪpfʊl /
adjective
- feeling or showing reverence or adoration
- 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
Derived Forms
- ˈworshipfully, adverb
- ˈworshipfulness, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of worshipful1
Example Sentences
He poured out his adoration in worshipful notes that Tumulty cites throughout the biography.
The Palais Galliera is graced with high ceilings, and feels grand and worshipful, a St. Sulpice church for fashion devotees.
Younger Democratic politicians are less worshipful of Clinton.
Even a reporter for the New York Times, usually worshipful in its Valley coverage, described the spending as “obscene.”
The blind aping, of course, that erodes our ever-worshipful Indian culture and drives our ever-respectful men to rape.
The piece I wrote was respectful, but not worshipful, and that, too, was never good enough for Vidal.
“The Worshipful Company of Drapers” still subscribes to schools and charities year by year.
Acquiring for themselves the two great worlds, the worshipful ones brought forward their Rudra-like powers.
What will ye now do, ye worshipful knights, Have drinking and dancing for ye delights?
Miss Tripp bent almost worshipful eyes upon the large, square sheet.
He styles him the worshipful father, the high and mighty father, the best and most illustrious father, &c.
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