worshipful

Meaning

Adj

1. Tending to worship; showing reverence.
2. (archaic) Entitled to dignity or respect; distinguished, respected, illustrious.
3. (British) 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.
4. Worthy of worship.

Noun

1. (obsolete) One who is respected or distinguished.
2. (obsolete) A magistrate (specifically).

Synonyms

venerable

reverent

adorable

adoring

respectable

godly

honourable

pious

respected

revered

matronly

time-honored

matronal

reverend

time honoured

Translations

honorable

σεβαστός

recolitus

σεβάσμιος

ihtiram

saygı

venerabile

edelachtbaar

eerwaardig

reverente

venerador

honorable

respetable

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwɜːʃɪpfl̩/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: worshipful

In summary

From Middle English worshipful; equivalent to worship + -ful.