adj
Meaning 1
Tending to worship; showing reverence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
worshipful
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːʃɪpfl̩/
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈwɔː-/
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General-American: /ˈwɝʃɪpfl̩/
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General-American: /ˈwɔɹ-/
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CMU ARPABET: W ER1 SH AH0 P F AH0 L Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
adj
Meaning 2
Entitled to dignity or respect; distinguished, respected, illustrious.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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adj
Meaning 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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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adj
Meaning 4
Worthy of worship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology
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noun
Meaning 5
One who is respected or distinguished.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
Meaning 6
A magistrate (specifically).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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adjective satellite
Meaning 7
showing great reverence for god
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a godly man
- leading a godly life
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: godly, reverent
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 8
showing adoration
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: adoring
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History
Etymology
From Middle English worshipful; equivalent to worship + -ful.
Real reading context