Prayerful meaning

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Inclined or given to praying frequently; devout.
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That prays frequently; characterised by prayer, devout, reverent. [from 17th c.]
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Typical or indicative of prayer, as a mannerism, gesture, or facial expression.
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Given to frequent praying; devout.
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Like or expressive of prayer.
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Origin of prayerful

  • From prayer +"Ž -ful.

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Prayerful Sentence Examples

  • The countess--her prayerful mood dispelled--looked round and frowned.

  • The old-fashioned nun had spent her time behind high walls in prayerful contemplation; the one object of the Sister of Charity was the service of her neighbour.

  • But I would disagree that " simple plainchant " is " surely the most prayerful form of music " .

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