Devotional Meaning
/dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA brief religious service.
nounA text or piece of music or writing to be used for devotion.
Sentence Examples
To prepare for leading a devotional, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.
Each page of the book offers a short devotional that inspires thought and self-reflection.
She read a devotional passage from her prayer book every morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She sang a ____ hymn with great passion at the Sunday service.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
To prepare for leading a ____, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English devotion Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English devotional From devotion + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1981 August 29, Michael Bronski, “Hot and Cold Film”, in Gay Community News, volume 9, number 7, page 11:
"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."
— 2023, Robin Lloyd-Jones, Gods of the Lost Crossroads, page 161:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She sang a ____ hymn with great passion at the Sunday service.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
To prepare for leading a ____, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.