Devotional
/dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to or used for prayer or religious worship; characterized by devotion.
/dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/
Relating to religious devotion or prayer.
He started his day with a devotional reading.
💡 Simply: Imagine a special time you set aside to think about what's important to you and maybe say a prayer. That special time or the things you use during it are 'devotional.' Like, the devotional books you read.
👶 For kids: Something that helps you think about and pray to God or a special person.
More Examples
The church offered devotional services for the community.
She kept a devotional journal filled with her prayers.
How It's Used
"She reads devotional books every morning."
"The poem had a devotional tone, expressing deep faith."
A book of prayers and meditations; a collection of religious writings for personal use.
/dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/
A book containing prayers and meditations.
She read her devotional every morning.
💡 Simply: It's like a special book filled with prayers, thoughts, and stories that help you feel closer to God or your religion. People read it to feel inspired and comforted.
👶 For kids: A book with special stories and prayers to help you think about God or your religion.
More Examples
He gifted her a devotional book for Christmas.
The devotional offered daily reflections.
How It's Used
"She always keeps a devotional on her bedside table."
Idioms & expressions
daily devotional
A book or series of readings for religious devotion that are intended to be used on a daily basis.
"She began her morning with a daily devotional."
From Middle English devocioun, from Old French devocion, from Latin devotionem, accusative of devotio, from devovere ('to vow'). The '-al' suffix indicates an adjective.
The word 'devotional' and its related forms have a long history in religious literature, dating back to medieval times.
Memory tip
Think of 'devotion' - the word itself helps you remember the meaning. A devotional item aids your religious practice.
Word Origin
"dedicated, devoted, vowed"