Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment; earnestly sincere and dedicated to a belief or cause. It implies genuine, heartfelt dedication rather than superficial observance.
From Old French 'devot,' from Latin 'devotus' meaning 'devoted, consecrated' (past participle of 'devovere': de- 'down, away' + vovere 'to vow'). The word originally meant bound by a vow or solemn promise.
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