# worshipful

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈwɜːʃɪpfl̩/ · frequency rank #53,342

## Definitions
1. Tending to worship; showing reverence.
2. Entitled to dignity or respect; distinguished, respected, illustrious.
3. 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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/worshipful