worshipful Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite showing adoration
    adoring.
  2. adjective satellite showing great reverence for god
    reverent; godly.
    • a godly man
    • leading a godly life

WordNet


Wor"ship*ful adjective
Definitions
  1. Entitled to worship, reverence, or high respect; claiming respect; worthy of honor; -- often used as a term of respect, sometimes ironically. "This is worshipful society." Shak.
    [She is] so dear and worshipful. Chaucer.
    -- Wor"ship*ful*ly, adv. -- Wor"ship*ful*ness, n.

Webster 1913