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

It was a cruel irony that these works, devised to be widely disseminated, barely sold: Most Spaniards preferred, Mr. Matilla writes, “devotional prints or those on popular themes” over fine art.

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My work desk covered with statues and devotional cards of Jesus, Mary and the saints is a physical testament to this.

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Alex Warren, whose devotional love song Ordinary is the year's biggest-selling single, also picks up a best new artist nod, but is overlooked elsewhere.

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He retains a devotional following in the west of the country.

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He is regarded as one of the founding fathers of Kenya's multi-party democracy and has a devotional following in the west of the country.

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