DEVOTIONAL Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

devotional

adjective

di-ˈvō-shnəl

Definition of devotional

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 Walking in the historic center of the city—where motorbikes flash by on narrow streets, laundry hangs from balconies, and giant pennants of the city’s team are strung high overhead—one witnesses several devotional Maradona tableaux. — Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 Faith is a driving factor for Baker, who reads devotional scripture each morning. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026 How could someone steeped in narcoviolence reconcile such a life with Catholic devotional practice? — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026 Counted among the Beats, Ginsberg deserves to be included in the canon of devotional poets alongside John Donne and George Herbert. — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for devotional

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Having witnessed centuries of religious warfare in Europe, when millions were killed for their beliefs, the framers took pains to make sure nothing like that would happen here.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of religious

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Brands can do this by creating flexible labor models, designing spaces where workers can flourish and developing cultural and spiritual capital through local partnerships.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
The payments — 17 transfers of $20,000 each — were made to the son of José Almaraz, a former player described as a spiritual guide close to AFA leadership.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of spiritual

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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
Alongside official ceremonies and liturgical events, Leo is expected to emphasize his concern for marginalized communities.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 June 2026

Definition of liturgical

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