worshipful
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wor·ship·ful

adjective \ˈwər-shəp-fəl also ˈwr-\

Definition of WORSHIPFUL

1
a archaic : notable, distinguished
b chiefly British —used as a title for various persons or groups of rank or distinction
2
: giving or expressing worship or veneration
wor·ship·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
wor·ship·ful·ness noun

Examples of WORSHIPFUL

  1. She was greeted by thousands of worshipful fans.
  2. <a movie fan's worshipful stare upon finally meeting her idol>

First Known Use of WORSHIPFUL

14th century

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