devotional

[dih-voh-shuh-nl]

adjective

1. characterized by devotion.

2. used in devotions.

   devotional prayers.

noun

1. Often devotionals. a short religious service.

Other Word Forms

• devotionality noun
• devotionalness noun
• devotionally adverb
• nondevotional adjective
• nondevotionally adverb
• undevotional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of devotional¹

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

Example Sentences

She is quietly determined, almost devotional in her movements.

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Next to the TV, there’s even a shrine with devotional portraits of their icon.

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Instead, it is a devotional text that asks questions and answers them, takes those answers back and rotates them over a spit, like a rotisserie of art and writing.

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Each missive includes art, music, poetry, a devotional writing and a piece of scripture that all relate to each other and revolve around themes of hope, peace, joy and love.

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Ware’s vocals lend a dreamy, devotional quality to Salute’s garage-inspired beat, which briefly drops out toward the end for a quick trip to church, complete with a heavenly choir of multi-tracked Wares.

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