devotion
/dɪˈvəʊʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: devotions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).
Noun
Examples
deep devotion
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.
Noun
Examples
He showed great devotion to his religious practices.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “devotion” mean?
The act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).
Is “devotion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.