Devotion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Devotion is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).
Meaning
(uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.
- (countable, ecclesiastical) A prayer (often found in the plural).
- (in the plural, obsolete) Religious offerings; alms.
Example Sentences
deep devotion
show devotion
blind devotion
He showed great devotion to his religious practices.
Word Forms
- devotions
Synonyms for devotion
Depending on context, synonyms include dedication, veneration, idolatry, devotedness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include devotedness, veneration, idolatry, piety, dedication, zeal.
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