devotional

adjective

di-ˈvō-shnəl How to pronounce devotional (audio)
Definition of devotionalnext
as in religious
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion a religious bookstore with an extensive stock of devotional literature

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Recent Examples of devotional Bhuta nritya, or spirit dance, is a popular mode of devotional worship. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 In a growing movement in India, young people have opted to trade alcohol and house music for chai and devotional music. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 July 2026 Mayr called the stomach the human root system, and here digestion is treated with almost devotional respect. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 Bhajans are a centuries-old form of devotional singing performed in temples, religious processions and community spaces across India, often free of charge. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotional
  1. religious
  2. sacred
  3. spiritual
  4. liturgical
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  • There is also persistent friction between Arab and Kurdish communities in the northeast of the country, and the government has had to respond to pockets of violence against the religious Alawite minority along Syria’s coast.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Luk grew up without religion, but many childhood friends were religious and invited her to churches and youth groups.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of religious
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  • The sacred wind instrument — which is created from a eucalyptus tree trunk or branch naturally hollowed out by termites — was developed a thousand years ago by the Aboriginal community in northern Australia and is often used in cultural ceremonies.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Far-right extremists are even encouraging Jewish-Arab violence atop the Temple Mount, the most sacred site in Judaism and the third holiest in Islam, which could ignite anti-Israel religious violence and terrorism in the region.
    — Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacred
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  • The shrine provides spiritual comfort for some who mourn relatives and others who visit to express gratitude.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Not long afterward, witnesses heard groans and heavy breathing as the spiritual adviser put her hands on his shoulders and prayed over him.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of spiritual
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  • Paintings, liturgical objects and the clothes of a notable 18th century Spanish count were among the other items removed from the monastery.
    — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Cupichs attended a parish where mass was celebrated in Latin (the liturgical changes of the Second Vatican Council were yet to come) but the sermons were spoken in Croatian.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Definition of liturgical

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