American English pronunciation
How to pronounce devotion
IPA transcription: [dɪ'voʊʃən]
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Noun
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feelings of ardent love
“their devotion to each other was beautiful”
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commitment to some purpose
“the devotion of his time and wealth to science”
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religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
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(usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
“he returned to his devotions”
Usage examples
- DiMaggio is also widely known for his marriage and lifelong devotion to Marilyn Monroe.
- His ascetic approach to religious studies emphasizes his sole devotion to the almighty.
- Today, artificial grottoes are purchased and built for ornamental and devotional purposes.
- This temple is a tribute to the public spirit of devotion and continued patronage.
- This devotion has been approved by the Roman Catholic Church.
- He expressed a deep devotion to religion.
- Jesus' reply shows his appreciation of her act of devotion.
- Vianney had a great devotion to Saint Philomena.
- He was the soul of devotion to his employers.
- As a poet, his ambition was wide and his devotion to the art thorough.