The Collaborative Dictionary
Worshipful \Wor"ship*ful\, a.
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. [1913 Webster]
[She is] so dear and worshipful. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] --
Wor"ship*ful*ly, adv.
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Wor"ship*ful*ness, n.
[1913 Webster]