devotion
word
/dɪˈvoʊʃən/
di-VOH-shuhn
/dɪvˈəʊʃən/
di-VOH-shuhn
Definition
Deep love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for someone or something. It can also refer to religious worship or commitment.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or emotional contexts to describe strong attachment. Common with 'to' (devotion to family). Also refers to acts of religious worship ('daily devotions'). Not the same as 'dedication': 'devotion' is more emotional.
Spanish: devoción - entregaPortuguese (BR): devoção - dedicaçãoPortuguese (PT): devoção - dedicaçãoChinese (Simplified): 奉献 - 忠诚Chinese (Traditional): 奉獻 - 忠誠Hindi: समर्पण - भक्तिArabic: إخلاص - تفانٍBengali: ভক্তি - সম্পূর্ণতা - নিবেদনRussian: преданность - самоотверженностьJapanese: 献身 - 忠誠 - 信仰（宗教的）Vietnamese: sự tận tâm - sự sùng đạoKorean: 헌신 - 충성 - 신앙심Turkish: bağlılık - adanmışlık - ibadet (dini)Urdu: وفاداری - عقیدت - لگنIndonesian: sự tận tâm - sự sùng kính
Example Sentences
Her devotion to her children is obvious.
basic
He showed great devotion to his work.
basic
Many people practice daily devotion as part of their religion.
basic
Their devotion to each other kept their marriage strong.
natural
She admired his devotion to helping others, even if it meant personal sacrifice.
natural
After years of hard work, his devotion finally paid off.
natural