Definition of devotion

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Devotion (n.) Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer.

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Zealotry :: Zealotry (n.) The character and behavior of a zealot; excess of zeal; fanatical devotion to a cause.
Turtledove :: Turtledove (n.) Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate..
Ascetic :: Ascetic (n.) In the early church, one who devoted himself to a solitary and contemplative life, characterized by devotion, extreme self-denial, and self-mortification; a hermit; a recluse; hence, one who practices extreme rigor and self-denial in religious things..
Piety :: Piety (n.) Veneration or reverence of the Supreme Being, and love of his character; loving obedience to the will of God, and earnest devotion to his service..
Sacrifice :: Sacrifice (n.) Destruction or surrender of anything for the sake of something else; devotion of some desirable object in behalf of a higher object, or to a claim deemed more pressing; hence, also, the thing so devoted or given up; as, the sacrifice of interest to pleasure, or of pleasure to interest..
Idol :: Idol (n.) That on which the affections are strongly (often excessively) set; an object of passionate devotion; a person or thing greatly loved or adored.
Jealous :: Jealous (a.) Exacting exclusive devotion; intolerant of rivalry.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Hence, devotional watching; waking for prayer, or other religious exercises..
Reverent :: Reverent (a.) Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior..
Enchiridion :: Enchiridion (n.) Handbook; a manual of devotions.
Devotionality :: Devotionality (n.) The practice of a devotionalist.
Altruism :: Altruism (n.) Regard for others, both natural and moral; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; -- opposed to egoism or selfishness..
Devotionally :: Devotionally (adv.) In a devotional manner; toward devotion.
Personate :: Personate (v. t.) To assume the character of; to represent by a fictitious appearance; to act the part of; hence, to counterfeit; to feign; as, he tried to personate his brother; a personated devotion..
Adoration :: Adoration (n.) Homage paid to one in high esteem; profound veneration; intense regard and love; fervent devotion.
Devout :: Devout (n.) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion..
Cabalism :: Cabalism (n.) A superstitious devotion to the mysteries of the religion which one professes.
Sectism :: Sectism (n.) Devotion to a sect.
Indevotion :: Indevotion (n.) Want of devotion; impiety; irreligion.
Mediaevalism :: Mediaevalism (n.) The method or spirit of the Middle Ages; devotion to the institutions and practices of the Middle Ages; a survival from the Middle Ages.
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