worshipful

Example Sentences

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Moon’s memoir is a self-portrait of an insecure and often confused child, worshipful of the absent father and thirsty for maternal affection.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024

They don’t have the same kind of worshipful attitude toward the people who, over many years, created Canada.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

On the one hand, those who have persevered for a decade verge on worshipful.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Stephen Fulton, 77, had been appointed worshipful grand master of Cookstown Loyal Orange Lodge Number 3, as revealed by the Sunday Life newspaper.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023

Naomi’s worshipful eyes never left the eighth grade president.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman