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devotional

[ dih-voh-shuh-nl ]

adjective

  1. characterized by devotion.
  2. used in devotions:

    devotional prayers.



noun

  1. Often devotionals. a short religious service.

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Other Words From

  • de·votion·ali·ty de·votion·al·ness noun
  • de·votion·al·ly adverb
  • nonde·votion·al adjective
  • nonde·votion·al·ly adverb
  • unde·votion·al adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of devotional1

First recorded in 1640–50; devotion + -al 1

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Example Sentences

It does so in ways that fulfill deep-seated emotional needs that, at their profoundest level, are devotional.

A ten-year-old devotional written in the voice of God suddenly became a commercial juggernaut.

The devotional reading of the story is a most natural and helpful observance of the Easter season.

The exercises of the day soon commenced, and the old lady became wholly rapt in her devotional feelings.

His hair was remarkably soft and fine, and he had about him a devotional book and a muster-roll of 180 Indians.

Once a week the missionary families met for an English devotional meeting.

I often think I can still hear their fervidly devotional hymn of the sanctus—Heilig!

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