devotion

[ dih-voh-shuhn ]

noun

1. profound dedication, especially to religion.
2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.

   Synonyms: ardor, zeal

3. an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc.:

   the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement.

4. Often devotions. Ecclesiastical. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.

devotion

/ dɪˈvəʊʃən /

noun

1. often foll by to strong attachment (to) or affection (for a cause, person, etc) marked by dedicated loyalty
2. religious zeal; piety
3. often plural religious observance or prayers

Other Words From

• prede·votion noun
• super·de·votion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of devotion¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English devocioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin dēvōtiōn-, stem of dēvōtiō “consecration, enchantment, vow”; equivalent to devote + -ion

Example Sentences

“I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever,” she wrote on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

For all his purported devotion to sameness, at the top of this season Laszlo pompously announced that he forbade Nadja from getting a job and having regular contact with the world.

From Salon

To witness them supporting one another musically and showing inspiring devotion to a frail Barenboim, suffering from a debilitating neurological disease, may be the only gleam of hope we have for peace.

From Los Angeles Times

Comedian Brent Terhune has for years satirized the angry, working-class white man who rails against libtards and expresses unyielding devotion to Donald Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

The actor-director said she was fortunate enough to experience that love in close proximity: “I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adherence
• adoration
• affection
• allegiance
• attachment
• dedication
• deference
• enthusiasm
• faithfulness
• fealty
• fervor
• fidelity
• intensity
• love
• passion
• piety
• reverence
• sincerity
• worship
• zeal