Definition of "devotion" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.

   • deep devotion
   • blind devotion
   • show devotion
   • Her devotion to her family was clear in everything she did.
   • The teacher’s devotion to her students inspired many.
   • The book describes the knight’s devotion to his king.

2. (uncountable) Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.

   • He showed great devotion to his religious practices.

3. (countable, ecclesiastical) A prayer (often found in the plural).

4. (in the plural, obsolete) Religious offerings; alms.