prayerful

Given to devotion

Prayerful describes a disposition toward prayer or a manner characterized by devotion and reverence.

A prayerful person prays regularly or approaches life with spiritual contemplation.

The word also describes things done in the spirit of prayer: a prayerful silence, prayerful consideration of the decision.

It suggests earnestness and humility rather than casual thought.

devout

reverent

Feeling profound respect

  • piousFaithfully devoted to worship
  • faithfulConsistently loyal and true
  • godlyDeeply religious in character

worshipful · religious · devotional · fervent · observant · sanctified · blessed · righteous · zealous · holy

supplicant

beseeching

Urgently pleading for something

pleading · seeking · interceding · asking · invoking · appealing · requesting · yearning · hoping · longing

meditative

contemplative

Inclined to deep thought

peaceful · serene · centered · mindful · introspective · silent · calm · tranquil · focused · solitary

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Opposites
religious devotion

prayerfulimpious

Lacking religious respect

irreligious · godless · atheistic · sacrilegious · blasphemous

mental/spiritual state

prayerfuldistracted

Unable to concentrate

flippant · indifferent · worldly · inattentive · frivolous

Phrases
Family

prayerfully, prayerfulness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G