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worshipful

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wor·ship·ful  (wûrshp-fl)
adj.
1. Given to or expressive of worship; reverent or adoring.
2. Chiefly British Used as a respectful form of address.
worship·ful·ly adv.
worship·ful·ness n.
worshipful [ˈwɜːʃɪpfʊl]
adj
1. feeling or showing reverence or adoration
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (often capital) Chiefly Brit a title used to address or refer to various people or bodies of distinguished rank, such as mayors and certain ancient companies of the City of London
worshipfully  adv
worshipfulness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.worshipful - showing adorationworshipful - showing adoration                    
adoring
reverent - feeling or showing profound respect or veneration; "maintained a reverent silence"
2.worshipful - showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life"
godly, reverent
pious - having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity; "pious readings"
Translations
worshipful [ˈwɜːʃɪpfʊl] ADJ (esp Brit) (in titles) → excelentísimo
worshipful
adj
look, gaze → verehrend
(Brit: in titles) → sehr verehrt or geehrt
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