Mos Def

You're not gonna get through life without being worshipful or devoted to something. You're either devoted to your job, or to your desires. So the best way to spend your life is to try to be devoted to prayer, to Allah.

American Musician

Use 'worshipful' to emphasize deep respect, almost to the point of idolization.

Intense Admiration

'Worshipful' doesn't always mean religious worship; it's also for great admiration in a non-religious context.

Non-literal Worship

The word can imply an excessive or naive level of admiration, which might not always be positive.

Not Always Positive

'Worshipful' as a title is formal and traditionally used in specific legal or civic contexts in the UK.

Formal Address

In modern English, using 'worshipful' as a title is old-fashioned and rare, except in certain legal circles.

Archaic Usage

Understanding 'worshipful' in historical context helps grasp its use in period literature or legal documents.