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prayerful Definition

prayer·ful (prer′fəl)

adjective

  1. given to frequent praying; devout
  2. like or expressive of prayer

prayerful Related Forms
prayer′·fully adverb prayer′·ful·ness noun
prayerful Synonyms

prayerful

modif.

devout, orthodox, pious; see religious 2.

prayerful Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • reflection: It has to come from a prayerful reflection that we make together.
  • wish: With this prayerful wish, he wrote, ' God!
  • consideration: Such solemn issues call for careful and prayerful consideration, and by the grace of God, for a wise decision.
  • atmosphere: Candles, pictures and music may be used to create a prayerful atmosphere.
  • reading: In his devotional books he usually breaks a subject down into a month of daily lessons which require approximately 20-30 minutes of prayerful reading.
  • support: The blessing of a newly elected abbot gives the prayerful support of the Church.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Here was this very spiritual man, very prayerful man, admitting that prayer did not get any easier.