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 The remaining five will include Munna, delivering rap and Hindi-English hybrid music; Langda Tyagi with dark folk and rustic hip-hop; and Mudit covering indie pop and urban soul; while the label will also offer devotional, spiritual wellness, sufi and Indian folk catalogues. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 June 2026 One of the two qawwals — singers in the Sufi devotional tradition of qawwali — on the record, Zaki Sahib, died suddenly after a rehearsal in India during the preparation of new material. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2026 In 1510, Botticelli asked to be buried at her feet as a final devotional act to his muse. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for devotional
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Adjective
  • Enrollment in private schools in Miami-Dade County — religious and non-religious — has increased from about 70,000 to 92,000 the past two decades, according to reporting by the Miami Herald.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Tuckers Grove, a historically Black religious camp meeting site, is about 600 feet from the northern edge of Irongate, Joshua Grant, Lincoln County planning and inspections manager told The Charlotte Observer.
    Joe Marusak July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • As a voracious reader, few places are as sacred to me as in bed at night with my book light and my book and a good bookmark is also a must-have.
    Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • But the Deadheads also evince an honest yearning for something that’s tribal, primitive, sacred, ancient, shamanic, ecstatic.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Only the Avatar, a spiritual figure reincarnated with each subsequent generation, can bend all four elements at once.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • Bhajan clubbing has brought Hindu tradition to the dance floor, providing a sober and spiritual nightlife experience.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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

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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotional. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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