English Explanatory Dictionary

worshipful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Tending to worship; showing reverence.
  2. Entitled to dignity or respect; distinguished, respected, illustrious.
  3. Used as respectful form of address or honorific title for a person or body of persons, now especially in the name of a livery company.
  4. Worthy of worship.
noun
  1. One who is respected or distinguished.
  2. A magistrate (specifically).

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜːʃɪpfl̩/ /ˈwɔː-/ /ˈwɝʃɪpfl̩/ /ˈwɔɹ-/ en-us-worshipful.ogg en-au-worshipful.ogg

Word forms

worshipful more worshipful most worshipful worshipfuls

Etymology

From Middle English worshipful; equivalent to worship + -ful.

Synonyms

respectful reverent reverential worshippy

Antonyms

irreverent unworshipful

Related words

worship worshipper

Derived words

unworshipful worshipfully worshipfulness
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