devotional

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English

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Etymology

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From devotion +‎ -al.

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Noun

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devotional (plural devotionals)

  1. A brief religious service.
    To prepare for leading a devotional, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.
  2. A text or piece of music or writing to be used for devotion.
    Each page of the book offers a short devotional that inspires thought and self-reflection.

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devotional (comparative more devotional, superlative most devotional)

  1. (usually religious) Of or pertaining to devotion or worship.
    She spent much time playing devotional music.
    • 1981 August 29, Michael Bronski, “Hot and Cold Film”, in Gay Community News, volume 9, number 7, page 11:
      Because of her love for Robert [] the Resistance leader, Willie undertakes dangerous missions for the anti-fascist groups. She doesn't seem however to have the slightest idea why she is doing it, it is a devotional, not a political action.
    • 2023, Robin Lloyd-Jones, Gods of the Lost Crossroads, page 161:
      The latter [mule] had what Muldoon referred to as 'devotional habits' — which is to say that, occasionally, she would go down on her knees and refuse to budge.

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