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devotional

American  
[dih-voh-shuh-nl] / dɪˈvoʊ ʃə nl /

adjective

  1. characterized by devotion.

  2. used in devotions.

    devotional prayers.


noun

  1. Often devotionals. a short religious service.

devotional British  
/ dɪˈvəʊʃənəl /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of devotional

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

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It is an anthology of testimonials compiled by Kelly Monroe Kullberg titled A Faith and Culture Devotional.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Devotional practices tend to have a gendered and generational stereotype: Grandmas and great-aunts seem way more likely to have a saint’s prayer card stuffed in their bag than a Gen Z college student.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2020

Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.: 18th annual Lenten Devotional and Plans First “Drive-Thru Ashes” for Ash Wednesday.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2017

Devotional scapulars are formed of two tiny bits of cloth, worn next to the skin over the chest and back, designed to echo the full-length, apron-like garments which monks wear over their habits.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2016

There was a picture of Jesus in long white robes on the screen, and the words "Dawn Devotional" under His feet.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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