Definitions for worshipfulˈwɜr ʃɪp fəl

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

wor•ship•fulˈwɜr ʃɪp fəl(adj.)

  1. feeling or showing worship.

  2. (cap.) Brit. a formal title of honor (usu. prec. by the).

    Category: British

Origin of worshipful:

1250–1300

Princeton's WordNet

  1. adoring, worshipful(adj)

    showing adoration

  2. godly, reverent, worshipful(adj)

    showing great reverence for god

    "a godly man"; "leading a godly life"

Wiktionary

  1. worshipful(Adjective)

    Showing reverence; tending to worship.

  2. Worshipful(Adjective)

    a respectful form of address used in the name of livery companies (such as "The Worshipful Company of Scriveners")

Webster Dictionary

  1. Worshipful(adj)

    entitled to worship, reverence, or high respect; claiming respect; worthy of honor; -- often used as a term of respect, sometimes ironically


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