Dylan, with his weirdly worshippy gaze, looking after me—my stomach would flip-flop and send a funny taste up to my mouth.
Source: wiktionary
Worshippy
Synonyms for "worshippy" (1 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: worshipful.
- Sentence evidence is available for worshippy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "worshippy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "worshippy"
Keep "worshippy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "worshippy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "worshippy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "worshippy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Jamie shoved the captain harder than necessary, and he stumbled and fell. Discovering himself upon the ground, he wrapped his arms about his head and rested in the dirt, his backside hiked in the air. Looked like Lawrence of Arabia doing some worshippy Arab thing. Jamie waited. He shifted his weight.
Source: wiktionary
"I still don't get how your hair looks that good after all the chlorine" I say, recognizing that I sound a smidge worshippy and glad she doesn't take advantage of it. "You're way too down on yourself, she replies, glancing at me in the mirror. […]"
Source: wiktionary
Church of England churches are hardly known for their riotous parties every Sunday but at least the congregation has a quiet chitchat before it's time to get all worshippy. And in he came.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "worshippy"?
Closest matches include worshipful.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "worshippy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.