Word
devotion
Phoneticsde·vo·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈvoʊʃən/
UK/dɪvˈəʊʃən/
Definitions
01loyalty and love
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. great love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
n. profound dedication or attachment to a person, cause, or activity. Uncountable in this sense.
“His devotion to his family was clear to everyone who knew him.”
“Her lifelong devotion to environmental activism earned her several prestigious international awards for conservation.”
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02religious piety
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Religion
n. strong religious feeling or the act of showing respect to a god.
n. religious zeal or the state of being pious. Often uncountable when describing the internal state.
“The monk spent his entire life in quiet devotion and prayer.”
“The pilgrims demonstrated their deep devotion by walking hundreds of miles to reach the sacred shrine.”
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03religious prayers
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Religion Formal
n. prayers or religious services, often done privately or in a small group.
n. specific acts of religious worship or private prayers. Frequently used in the plural.
“She started every morning with her private devotions in the garden.”
“The family gathered in the small chapel for their evening devotions before retiring for the night.”
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Real-World Examples
“My inner voice grew louder as I walked towards the corner of the playground where the subject of my devotion was telling a story to her admirers, gesticulating wildly.” “The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do.” “But it was Perl who displayed a true devotion to the values of her profession.” Etymology
From Old French devocion, from Latin dēvōtiō, from dēvōtum + -tio, from the supine of dēvoveō (“vow, devote”); equivalent to devote + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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In Music
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Devotion · 1974 · Rhythm and blues
- Artist:
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Album:
- Open Our Eyes
This 1974 R&B classic by Earth, Wind & Fire explores the deep emotional bond between people. The title refers to a sense of total loyalty and love, suggesting that such commitment can bring peace and light to one's life.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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