1. The plural of prayerfulness; the quality or state of being prayerful; devoutness or reverence in prayer.
Usage: Plural form of an abstract noun; rarely used in everyday speech

Examples

• The prayerfulnesses of different religious traditions vary widely.
• Her prayerfulnesses were evident in the quiet dignity of her worship.
• The monastery cultivated various prayerfulnesses among its members.
• Different cultures express their prayerfulnesses in distinct ways.
• The prayerfulnesses demonstrated by the congregation moved many observers.