Word
devotional
Phoneticsde·vo·tion·al, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈvoʊʃənəɫ/
UK/dɪvˈəʊʃənəl/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a short religious text or book used for daily prayer and study. People use it to help them focus on their spiritual life.
n. a short religious text or book intended for use in private or communal worship. Often structured as a series of daily readings or meditations.
Examples
“She reads a short devotional every morning before work.”
“The bookstore has a large section dedicated to daily devotionals for people of various faiths.”
“While the sermon provides a communal experience, many practitioners find that a personal devotional offers a more intimate space for reflection on sacred texts.”
Examples
simple
“She reads a short devotional every morning before work.”
contextual
“The bookstore has a large section dedicated to daily devotionals for people of various faiths.”
complex
“While the sermon provides a communal experience, many practitioners find that a personal devotional offers a more intimate space for reflection on sacred texts.”
Usage
Commonly used within religious contexts to refer to the physical book or the specific text being read.
Real-World Examples
“The daily baths perhaps aren’t purely a devotional act; the photographs she takes of him sleeping testify to an adoration tipping into something transgressive.” “Another unusual revelation was that the Pień cemetery did not appear on any historical map and contained no Catholic crosses or devotional items, indicating its Protestant connections.” Domain
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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