devotional

[ dih-voh-shuh-nl ]
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adjective
  1. characterized by devotion.

  2. used in devotions: devotional prayers.

noun
  1. Often devotionals. a short religious service.

Origin of devotional

1
First recorded in 1640–50; devotion + -al1

Other words from devotional

  • 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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British Dictionary definitions for devotional

devotional

/ (dɪˈvəʊʃənəl) /


adjective
  1. relating to, characterized by, or conducive to devotion

noun
  1. (often plural) a short religious or prayer service

Derived forms of devotional

  • devotionality or devotionalness, noun
  • devotionally, adverb

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