devotional
/di'vouʃənl/
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Definition
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.
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
- relating to worship
- a devotional exercise
Noun
- a short religious service