worshipful

Full of veneration

Worshipful describes someone showing deep reverence or adoration: She gazed at him with worshipful eyes.

The word also appears as a formal title of respect for certain officials and dignitaries, particularly in British contexts: the Worshipful Mayor, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

In this ceremonial use, it suggests honor and esteem rather than religious devotion.

reverent

Feeling profound respect

venerationProfound admiring respect
adorationProfound loving regard
devotionDeep, loyal commitment

piety · awe · solemnity · humility · obeisance · genuflection · prostration · bowing · kneeling · prayer

admiring

admiration

Deep respect felt

esteemFavorable opinion of worth
respectRegard with honor
deferenceYielding to another's judgment

homage · honor · regard · appreciation · idolization · adulation · exaltation · glorification · praising · laudatory

ceremonial

mayoral

Of a city head

aldermanElected municipal legislator
guildProfessional mutual-aid society
liveryIdentifying uniform or colors

civic · municipal · honorific · dignitary · magistrate · charter · regalia · procession · mace-bearer · formal

worshipful

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admiration

mayoral

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