Worshipful
adjective
Showing a lot of respect and admiration.
She gave him a worshipful look.
Often appears as...
- worshipful look
- worshipful gaze
adjective
Used as a title of respect.
Before mayors were called 'mayor', they were often addressed as 'the worshipful' in England.
Often appears as...
- the worshipful the mayor
- the worshipful company
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
adjective
Showing a lot of respect and admiration.
She gave him a worshipful look.
Often appears as...
- worshipful look
- worshipful gaze
adjective
Used as a title of respect.
Before mayors were called 'mayor', they were often addressed as 'the worshipful' in England.
Often appears as...
- the worshipful the mayor
- the worshipful company
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intense Admiration
Use 'worshipful' to emphasize deep respect, almost to the point of idolization.
Her fans have a worshipful dedication to her music.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-literal Worship
'Worshipful' doesn't always mean religious worship; it's also for great admiration in a non-religious context.
The documentary portrayed him with a worshipful awe for nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
The word can imply an excessive or naive level of admiration, which might not always be positive.
The intern's worshipful imitation of the boss annoyed everyone.
Pro Tip 1/3Intense Admiration
Use 'worshipful' to emphasize deep respect, almost to the point of idolization.
Her fans have a worshipful dedication to her music.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-literal Worship
'Worshipful' doesn't always mean religious worship; it's also for great admiration in a non-religious context.
The documentary portrayed him with a worshipful awe for nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
The word can imply an excessive or naive level of admiration, which might not always be positive.
The intern's worshipful imitation of the boss annoyed everyone.
Pro Tip 1/3Intense Admiration
Use 'worshipful' to emphasize deep respect, almost to the point of idolization.
Her fans have a worshipful dedication to her music.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-literal Worship
'Worshipful' doesn't always mean religious worship; it's also for great admiration in a non-religious context.
The documentary portrayed him with a worshipful awe for nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
The word can imply an excessive or naive level of admiration, which might not always be positive.
The intern's worshipful imitation of the boss annoyed everyone.
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Quote examples
Mos Def
American Musician
You're not gonna get through life without being worshipful or devoted to something. You're either devoted to your job, or to your desires. So the best way to spend your life is to try to be devoted to prayer, to Allah.
Quote examples
Mos Def
American Musician
You're not gonna get through life without being worshipful or devoted to something. You're either devoted to your job, or to your desires. So the best way to spend your life is to try to be devoted to prayer, to Allah.
Example 1 of 1
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