# worshipfully

**Pronunciation:** ˈwɜːrʃɪpfəli · WUR-ship-fuh-lee

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

Showing profound reverence, adoration, or deep respect for someone or something.

## Examples

- He gazed worshipfully at the ancient relic displayed in the museum.
- The crowd listened worshipfully as the choir began the sacred hymn.
- She spoke worshipfully of her mentor, crediting him with all her professional success.

## Synonyms

- reverently — Focuses on deep respect and solemnity.
- adoringly — Focuses on intense affection and admiration.
- devotedly — Focuses on loyalty and commitment.
- veneratingly — Focuses on treating something as sacred or holy.

## Collocations

- gaze worshipfully at — The fans gazed worshipfully at the rock star as he walked onto the stage.
- listen worshipfully to — The students listened worshipfully to the professor's final lecture.
- speak worshipfully of — She always speaks worshipfully of her grandmother's wisdom.

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