the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Entitled to worship, reverence, or high respect; claiming respect; worthy of honor; -- often used as a term of respect, sometimes ironically.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Claiming respect; worthy of honor on account of character, dignity, etc.; honorable.
Specifically, a respectful epithet of address, especially to magistrates and corporate bodies; also, in freemasonry, specifying a certain official rank or dignity.
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adj. showing great reverence for god
adj. showing adoration
Word Usage
"The Republicans say they are the "party of Lincoln" (although they probably drive Bimmers), or they invoke Ronald Reagan in worshipful tones, as if just saying the name will somehow cast a spell of happy faces, white bread and "Leave It to Beaver" marathons."