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Definition of prayerful

prayerful

/ˈprɛr.fəl/
prayer · ful
Adverb:prayerfully
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1

Characterized by, given to, or expressive of earnest prayer and religious devotion.

Example

"The congregation remained in a quiet, prayerful silence throughout the evening vigil."

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• Rhymes for prayerful

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prawn
pray
prayer
prayerful
prayerfully
pre
preach

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the late 16th century from the noun 'prayer' (from Old French 'preiere', ultimately from Latin 'precarius' meaning 'obtained by entreaty') combined with the suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prayerful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prayerful
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