prayerful

adjective

prayer·​ful ˈprer-fəl How to pronounce prayerful (audio)
Synonyms of prayerfulnext
1
: devout
2
: earnest, sincere
prayerfully
ˈprer-fə-lē How to pronounce prayerful (audio)
adverb
prayerfulness noun

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They gave their prayerful support to the victims of the tragedy. impressed by such prayerful petitioners, the governor promised that he'd see what he could do
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There are prayerful ways to make choices that bring harmony, grace, and healing and an assurance of good outcomes. — Pam Debolt, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2026 That’s the prayerful explanation for the nonsense that spouted this week from the leaders of a football conference that hopes to grow up and be the Big Ten someday. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Tigua dancers of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo performed a prayerful ceremony traditional before a hunt. — Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2026 Korie told Fox News Digital the decision to return to television was prayerful and carefully considered. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for prayerful

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of prayerful was in 1626

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“Prayerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prayerful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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prayerful

adjective
prayer·​ful ˈpra(ə)r-fəl How to pronounce prayerful (audio)
ˈpre(ə)r-
1
: given to or marked by prayer : devout
2
: earnest entry 2 sense 1
prayerfully
-fə-lē How to pronounce prayerful (audio)
adverb
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