devotional

CEFRB2

/dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing love or religious dedication.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A text or piece of music or writing to be used for devotion.

Examples

  • 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.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to devotion or worship.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A brief religious service.

More examples

In context

  • To prepare for leading a devotional, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.

  • She spent much time playing devotional music.

  • 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.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

She sang a blank hymn with great passion at the Sunday service.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From devotion + -al.