devotion
NounUS[dih-voh-shuhn]/dɪˈvoʊʃən/3 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (4)
- feelings of ardent love“their devotion to each other was beautiful”Synonyms: devotednessType of love
- commitment to some purpose“the devotion of his time and wealth to science”Type of commitment, allegianceKinds party spirit, hobbyism, cultism, fetish
- religious zeal; the willingness to serve GodSynonyms: venerationcultismType of worship
- (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)“he returned to his devotions”Type of prayer, supplicationKinds Stations, bhakti, novena
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
De·vo′tion noun
Origin: F. dévotion, L. devotio.
1. The act of devoting; consecration.
2. The state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God appropriately expressed by acts of worship; devoutness.
Genius animated by a fervent spirit of devotion.— Thomas Babington Macaulay
3. Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer. “The love of public devotion.” Richard Hooker
4. Disposal; power of disposal. obsolete
They are entirely at our devotion, and may be turned backward and forward, as we please.— William Godwin
5. A thing consecrated; an object of devotion. rare
Churches and altars, priests and all devotions, Tumbled together into rude chaos.— Francis, & Fletcher, John. Beaumont
Days of devotion. See under Day.
Synonyms: Consecration; devoutness; religiousness; piety; attachment; devotedness; ardor; earnestness.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54