Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to or used in religious worship or prayer: Describes something that is concerned with or characterized by devotion to a deity, especially in a religious context.
   • Expressing or promoting deep religious feeling or commitment: Describes an attitude, piece of writing, or activity that is intended for or arises from spiritual devotion.

2. Noun:

   • A short religious service or piece of writing: A brief ceremony or a text (like a poem or hymn) that is focused on prayer or worship.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The monks gathered for their devotional prayers at dawn.
  • She reads a devotional book every morning to start her day with reflection.
• Noun:
  • The church holds a daily devotional for its members.
  • He wrote a beautiful devotional about gratitude.

Advanced Usage

• "Devotional literature": A genre of religious writing intended to inspire or guide spiritual practice, such as meditation or prayer.
  • Many people find comfort in reading devotional literature.
• "Devotional music": Music composed for or used in religious worship.
  • The choir specializes in singing devotional music from various traditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Devotion (n): Profound dedication, especially to a religious practice or a cause.
  • Her devotion to her faith is inspiring.
• Devotionally (adv): In a manner relating to devotion.
  • The community lives devotionally, following their spiritual rituals closely.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Pious, worshipful, reverent, prayerful.
• Noun: Service, observance, liturgy (in the context of a short ceremony).

Related Phrases

• "Devotional practice": A regular activity performed to express religious devotion.
  • Daily meditation is her main devotional practice.
• "Devotional attitude": A mindset characterized by reverence and dedication.
  • He approaches his work with a devotional attitude, seeing it as a service.

Adjective

1. relating to worship
   • a devotional exercise

Noun

1. a short religious service