worshipfully
1
6.9
- adverb
- /ˈwɜrʃɪpfully/
:
veneradoramente
- Alfonso Pasquel looked worshipfully at his brother.
- gaze worshipfully
Examples
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Sebastian is depicted as gazing worshipfully up, while the child holds his gaze from above.
Academic text (2016) -
The conferees gaze at him worshipfully.
Fiction book (1998) -
A decent likeness of Buddy in uniform, his hand on the shoulder of a small Chicano-looking boy who stands beside him, eyes raised worshipfully.
Fiction book (1996) -
"We are," Kate said, striking a classical pose, the wineglass held worshipfully aloft like a chalice.
Fiction book (1993) -
"The following Sunday morning, a delighted Thomasina, her hands clasped together in the attitude of prayer, gazed worshipfully up into Bic's face.
Fiction book (1992) -
Field's poem, rather than focus on the centerpiece of the painting, which depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, draws the reader down to the figure of Saint Sebastian, who looks up worshipfully from below.
Academic text (2016) -
Sophie smiles at her father worshipfully during the ceremony.
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The children looked worshipfully at their teacher as she shared her knowledge.
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Fans cheered worshipfully for the musician who had inspired them for years.
Synonyms
7
5.5
In a way that shows deep respect
4
3.6
In a way that shows respect and liking for someone or something
3
5.6
In a quiet, serious, hopeful way that shows respect
3
3.4
In a loving way that shows deep care and admiration
3
7.4
In a deeply religious way
1
7.5
In a way that shows deep respect for someone or something
1
7.0
In a respectful way toward someone older or in charge
1
5.6
In a way that shows deep respect for something holy
In a way that shows deep religious feeling and quiet prayer
In a way that praises and gives thanks to God during worship
In a way that shows very strong love and worship for someone
Antonyms
How Respectful
Surface Forms
Morphology
worshipfully = worshipful (transparent) = worship + ful + ly
Formed by adding the regular adverbial suffix -ly to 'worshipful'; the meaning follows directly from 'worship' → 'worshipful' → 'worshipfully'.
Etymology
Worshipfully comes from worship, an old word that meant 'honor' or 'worth' and is like the modern word worthy. So to act worshipfully is to show deep respect, as if you think someone is very worthy.