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worshipful

/ˈwɜːr.ʃɪp.fəl/
wor · ship · ful
Adverb:worshipfully
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1

Feeling or showing deep reverence, adoration, or devotion.

Example

"The young apprentice watched the master craftsman with a worshipful gaze."

2

British Worthy of honor or respect; used chiefly as a formal archaic or ceremonial title of respect for magistrates, mayors, guild livery companies, or Freemasons.

Example

"The banquet was hosted by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in the historic hall."

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• Nearby Words

worsen
worship
worshiper
worshipful
worshipper
worst
worsted

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English weorðscipfull, originally meaning 'honorable' or 'distinguished,' formed from weorðscipe ('worthiness, honor, worship') and the suffix -full.

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