prayerfuladj.

Brit.

/ˈprɛːf(ᵿ)l/, U.S.

/ˈprɛrf(ə)l/

Forms: 1600s prayerfull, 1600s– prayerful.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: prayer n.¹, -ful suffix.

Etymology: < prayer n.¹ + -ful suffix.

1. Of a person: much inclined to prayer; devout.

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society > faith > worship > prayer > [adjective] > prayerful

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1626 R. Harris Hezekiah's Recov. 2 Tis simply necessarie in afflictions to be prayerfull, in the midst of mercies to bee thankefull.

1702 C. Mather Magnalia Christi iii. iv. iv. 217/2 He was very pious in his Childhood, and because pious, therefore Prayerful.

1852 E. E. Stuart Let. 31 Jan. in R. Stuart et al. Stuart Lett. (1961) I. 263 He now seems like a prayerful Christian and for the first time since he came to America he communed.

1922 S. Anderson Winesburg Ohio 64 Being a prayerful man he spoke of the matter aloud to God.

1984 New Yorker 23 Apr. 35/3 People who fly are in a delicate position—prayerful, even penitential—which makes personal desires seem immaterial.

2003 M. Kapur Married Woman (2004) iii. 88 By being thoughtful, reflective and prayerful we can overcome the spirit of ‘I’ness that dominates all our actions.

2. Of speech, actions, emotions, etc.: characterized by or expressive of prayer; reverent.

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a1635 R. Sibbes Brides Longing (1638) To Rdr. sig. A5 Ecchoing a faithful and prayerful Amen, to all the truths of God.

1712 C. Mather Pastoral Desires 110 With a Prayerful, Serious, Holy Conduct, Entertain a Precious Faith in the Providence of your Saviour.

1823 J. Neal Seventy-six I. xiii. 245 Let us be prepared..by a prayerful and uninterrupted reference to our Maker, in every moment of our life.

1871 F. T. Palgrave Lyrical Poems 30 With prayerful earnest eyes.

1923 H. L. Mencken Let. 17 Aug. in H. L. Mencken & S. Haardt Mencken & Sara (1987) 87 Take a minute and prayerful look at it, and see if you can't pull it together better.

1964 Times 3 Dec. 8/1 He greeted the crowd with a namaste, the prayerful greeting of India that turned into a benediction.

1996 Spectator 31 Aug. 47/1 Wasim Akram..sank to his knees in prayerful joy as he took the final England wicket.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	prayerful
释义	prayerfuladj. Brit. /ˈprɛːf(ᵿ)l/, U.S. /ˈprɛrf(ə)l/ Forms: 1600s prayerfull, 1600s– prayerful. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: prayer n.¹, -ful suffix. Etymology: < prayer n.¹ + -ful suffix. 1. Of a person: much inclined to prayer; devout. ΘΚΠ society > faith > worship > prayer > [adjective] > prayerful beadfulc1200 prayerful1626 1626 R. Harris Hezekiah's Recov. 2 Tis simply necessarie in afflictions to be prayerfull, in the midst of mercies to bee thankefull. 1702 C. Mather Magnalia Christi iii. iv. iv. 217/2 He was very pious in his Childhood, and because pious, therefore Prayerful. 1852 E. E. Stuart Let. 31 Jan. in R. Stuart et al. Stuart Lett. (1961) I. 263 He now seems like a prayerful Christian and for the first time since he came to America he communed. 1922 S. Anderson Winesburg Ohio 64 Being a prayerful man he spoke of the matter aloud to God. 1984 New Yorker 23 Apr. 35/3 People who fly are in a delicate position—prayerful, even penitential—which makes personal desires seem immaterial. 2003 M. Kapur Married Woman (2004) iii. 88 By being thoughtful, reflective and prayerful we can overcome the spirit of ‘I’ness that dominates all our actions. 2. Of speech, actions, emotions, etc.: characterized by or expressive of prayer; reverent. ΚΠ a1635 R. Sibbes Brides Longing (1638) To Rdr. sig. A5 Ecchoing a faithful and prayerful Amen, to all the truths of God. 1712 C. Mather Pastoral Desires 110 With a Prayerful, Serious, Holy Conduct, Entertain a Precious Faith in the Providence of your Saviour. 1823 J. Neal Seventy-six I. xiii. 245 Let us be prepared..by a prayerful and uninterrupted reference to our Maker, in every moment of our life. 1871 F. T. Palgrave Lyrical Poems 30 With prayerful earnest eyes. 1923 H. L. Mencken Let. 17 Aug. in H. L. Mencken & S. Haardt Mencken & Sara (1987) 87 Take a minute and prayerful look at it, and see if you can't pull it together better. 1964 Times 3 Dec. 8/1 He greeted the crowd with a namaste, the prayerful greeting of India that turned into a benediction. 1996 Spectator 31 Aug. 47/1 Wasim Akram..sank to his knees in prayerful joy as he took the final England wicket. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1626
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