de·vo·tion·al
di-ˈvō-sh(ə-)nəl 
dē-
: of, relating to, or characterized by devotion
devotional literature
: a short worship service
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Adjective
a religious bookstore with an extensive stock of devotional literature
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Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
For me that means devotional time with God and giving thanks for all that I have been given.
—William Vanderbloemen, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Reads devotionals, news clips or emails to wake her brain up.
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
Each missive includes art, music, poetry, a devotional writing and a piece of scripture that all relate to each other and revolve around themes of hope, peace, joy and love.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
For me that means devotional time with God and giving thanks for all that I have been given.
—William Vanderbloemen, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
Tony Bennett recorded this song as a solo devotional in 1993, but on his final album, Gaga’s presence completes the pairing.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Reads devotionals, news clips or emails to wake her brain up.
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotional. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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