Worshipful

Pronunciation: /wɜːr.ʃɪp.fəl/

Definitions of worshipful

adjective showing reverence and adoration; worthy of worship

Example Sentences

A1 She looked at the worshipful statue with admiration.

A2 The villagers gathered in the worshipful temple to pray.

B1 The artist's work was so worshipful that it brought tears to the eyes of the audience.

B2 The ceremony was filled with worshipful reverence for the deceased leader.

C1 The worshipful display of loyalty towards the king was evident in the grand procession.

C2 The worshipful devotion of the followers towards their spiritual leader was unwavering.

Examples of worshipful in a Sentence

formal The worshipful mayor gave a speech at the grand opening of the new library.

informal The worshipful bishop led the congregation in prayer at Sunday service.

slang I heard the worshipful guru will be giving a talk at the community center.

figurative The artist's work was so awe-inspiring, it was almost worshipful in nature.

Grammatical Forms of worshipful

• past tense: worshiped
• plural: worshipfuls
• comparative: more worshipful
• superlative: most worshipful
• present tense: worship
• future tense: will worship
• perfect tense: have worshiped
• continuous tense: is worshiping
• singular: worshipful
• positive degree: worshipful
• infinitive: to worship
• gerund: worshiping
• participle: worshiped

Origin and Evolution of worshipful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'worshipful' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'weorthscipe' meaning 'the condition of being worthy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'worshipful' evolved from denoting worthiness or respect to specifically referring to someone deserving of worship or great admiration, especially in a formal or official context.