worshipful
adjective /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp.fəl/
/ˈwɝː-/ Definition
› formal giving someone or something great respect or admirationShowing respect and admiration Worshipful mainly UK formal › used in the title of societies of skilled workers or some important officials: the Worshipful Company of SilversmithsNamed organizations and societies and their members
(Definition of worshipful adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- hero worship noun
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- honour verb (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- reverential adjective
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
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