Meaning
devotion
- devotion, dedication
- devoutness, piety
In a sentence
Lavora con devozione ogni giorno, senza lamentarsi mai.
She works with devotion every day, never complaining.
Hai visto quanta devozione mette nel suo lavoro?
Have you seen how much devotion she puts into her work?
Non ha perso la sua devozione per la famiglia.
He hasn't lost his devotion to his family.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| devozione | feminine · singular |
| devozioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for religious or deep emotional commitment; for everyday dedication to work or study, dedizione is often more natural.
- Common with a/verso: devozione a Dio, devozione verso la famiglia. Avoid using di for the person or cause devoted to.
- Register is neutral to slightly elevated; in casual speech, affetto or attaccamento may sound more natural for personal relationships.