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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Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The requirements and ethos of the order are traced to the fifth century St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the theological and devotional giants of early Christianity.
—Vanessa Gera, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025
There is a decorum required, a sense of the devotional, a congregation eager for the awe of the divine.
—Kholood Eid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
In Egypt, at the ancient Orthodox monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai is an icon of Peter holding the keys from the 6th century, which was used in devotional practices.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The requirements and ethos of the order are traced to the fifth century St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the theological and devotional giants of early Christianity.
—Vanessa Gera, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Noun
This devotional emphasizes taking authority over the day through the use of powerful declarations and by being intentional with the hours in our day.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025
There is a decorum required, a sense of the devotional, a congregation eager for the awe of the divine.
—Kholood Eid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotional. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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