Devotion: meaning, definitions and examples

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devotion

 

[ dษชหˆvษ™สŠสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious

Devotion is loyalty and love for a deity or religious practice. It involves dedicating oneself completely to a particular belief or worship. Devotion often includes rituals, prayers, and acts of service to demonstrate one's faith.

Synonyms

dedication, faithfulness, loyalty, piety

Examples of usage

  • Her devotion to the goddess was unwavering.
  • The nun's daily devotion included morning prayers and meditation.
  • His devotion to the church led him to become a priest.
  • Devotion to a higher power can bring inner peace and purpose.
  • Many find solace and strength in their religious devotion.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Devotion can also refer to deep love, admiration, or dedication to a person, cause, or activity. It implies strong feelings of affection and commitment towards someone or something.

Synonyms

adoration, commitment, dedication, love

Examples of usage

  • She showed great devotion to her family, always putting their needs first.
  • His devotion to his work often meant long hours at the office.
  • The fans' devotion to the team was unwavering, win or lose.
  • Devotion to a cause can inspire others to take action.
  • Her devotion to helping animals led her to volunteer at the shelter.

Translations

Translations of the word "devotion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น devoรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hingabe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengabdian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะดะฐะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oddanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Œฎ่บซ (ใ‘ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉvotion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ devociรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—Œ์‹ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oddanost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oddanosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œฎ่บซ (xiร nshฤ“n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predanost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tryggรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™daqษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ devociรณn

Etymology

The word 'devotion' originates from the Latin word 'devotio', which means dedication or consecration. It has been used in religious contexts for centuries to describe the act of dedicating oneself to a deity or spiritual practice. Over time, the term has also come to encompass deep love, loyalty, and commitment in personal relationships and activities. The concept of devotion is deeply rooted in human history and continues to play a significant role in various aspects of life.

See also: devote, devoted, devotedly, devotee, devotees, devotional.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,142 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.