de·vo·tion·al
di-ˈvō-sh(ə-)nəl 
dē-
: of, relating to, or characterized by devotion
devotional literature
: a short worship service
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Adjective
a religious bookstore with an extensive stock of devotional literature
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The survey found that Hispanic Catholics take part in devotional practices at above-average rates.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Every morning at 5 a.m., Ralph would wake up for her devotionals, and a young Maurice would sneak out of bed to follow her into her factory attached to their home in Jamaica.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
Vermeer’s faith in painting is quiet, not doctrinal but devotional.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 July 2025
The survey found that Hispanic Catholics take part in devotional practices at above-average rates.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Noun
Religious activities include: Bible studies, Saturday evening Catholic Mass, Sunday morning devotionals along the river, Sunday evening Vespers services, and, once during each two-week or four-week term, a sunrise communion service.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Every morning at 5 a.m., Ralph would wake up for her devotionals, and a young Maurice would sneak out of bed to follow her into her factory attached to their home in Jamaica.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 May 2025
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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotional. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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