To prepare for leading a devotional, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.
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Devotional
/dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/
Synonyms for "devotional" (71 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
Noun(10 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Strong matches (21)
Verb(1 words)
Noun(11 words)
Adverb(1 words)
more religious art
Determiner(1 words)
most religious art
Adjective(4 words)
Related words (35)
Noun(18 words)
religious art exhibitreligious artisticreligious artistryreligious rulereverencingreverentreverentialsacred art traditionspiritualspiritual lifespiritual practicesspiritualsvotiveworshipworshipersworshipfulworshipingworshipping
Adjective(12 words)
religious art traditionreligious artsreligious practicereligious tractsacred imagerysolemnerspiritual artspiritual feelingspiritual journeyspiritual revivalspiritual statetheological art
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adoring, communing, confessional, deep reverence, devotion.
- Sentence evidence is available for devotional, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "devotional".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "devotional"
Keep "devotional" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "devotional" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "devotional", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "devotional" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriescharacter traitdevotional literaturedivine servicemoral dispositionobservancepracticereligionreligious attitudereligious literaturereligious servicereligious textritualservicespiritual practicespiritual writing
More specific
17 entriesbook of hoursdaily devotiondevotional chantdevotional demeanordevotional dispositiondevotional guidedevotional handbookdevotional hymndevotional manualdevotional poetrydevotional prayerdevotional prosedevotional ritualdevotional temperamentmorning devotionprayer book
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
10 entriesdaily devotiondevotional bookdevotional exercisesdevotional hymnsdevotional lifedevotional literaturedevotional poetrydevotional practicesdevotional readingmorning devotion
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Each page of the book offers a short devotional that inspires thought and self-reflection.
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She spent much time playing devotional music.
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Because of her love for Robert […] the Resistance leader, Willie undertakes dangerous missions for the anti-fascist groups. She doesn't seem however to have the slightest idea why she is doing it, it is a devotional, not a political action.
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Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "devotional"?
Closest matches include adoring, communing, confessional, deep reverence, devotion.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "devotional"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.