worshipworthy

Worshipworthy is an adjective meaning deserving of worship or reverence. The word blends worship with the suffix -worthy, signaling that something merits adoration. Its etymology traces to Old English roots associated with honor or reverence, combined with worthy to express a stature beyond ordinary admiration.

In religious discourse, worship is typically reserved for the divine, and terms like worshipworthy are usually applied to God or to aspects attributed to the divine, such as holiness, justice, or omnipotence. The phrase can appear in hymns, sermons, or theological writings to convey the magnitude of sacred mystery.

The term also occurs in devotional poetry and can be used metaphorically for people, works of art, or natural phenomena that evoke awe. In secular usage, it may exaggerate praise, signaling something exceptionally admirable rather than implying actual worship.

Because it implies reverence on a level sometimes reserved for deity, discussions about worshipworthy intersect with debates on idolatry and the proper scope of reverence. Related concepts include worship, reverence, devotion, and, in critical contexts, idolatry.