adj
devotional
dih-VOH-shuh-nuhl
Devotional (adj) means relating to religious worship or spiritual devotion. Example: “The choir sang devotional hymns during the evening service.”
adj
1
Relating to religious worship or spiritual devotion.
"The choir sang devotional hymns during the evening service."
"She spent much time playing devotional music."
noun
1
A short piece of writing or a brief service intended for private religious reflection.
"She keeps a daily devotional by her bed."
"To prepare for leading a devotional, select a theme appropriate to the occasion."
How to use devotional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to worship, or a short text/service meant for personal religious reflection.
Common pairings
devotional reading
daily devotional
devotional music
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Word forms
- Plural
- devotionals
- Comparative
- more devotional
- Superlative
- most devotional
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Etymology
From devotion plus the adjective suffix -al.
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for devotional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What does “devotional” mean?
The word “devotional” means relating to religious worship or spiritual devotion. In plain terms, relating to worship, or a short text/service meant for personal religious reflection.
How do you pronounce “devotional”?
“Devotional” is pronounced dih-VOH-shuh-nuhl (/dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “devotional” in a sentence?
Here is “devotional” used in a sentence: “The choir sang devotional hymns during the evening service.”
What part of speech is “devotional”?
Depending on how it is used, “devotional” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “devotional” have?
“Devotional” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to religious worship or spiritual devotion.
