devotional

adjective

1. characterized by devotion.
2. used in devotions: devotional prayers.

noun

3. Often devotionals. a short religious service.

adjective

1. relating to, characterized by, or conducive to devotion

noun

2. (often plural) a short religious or prayer service

adj.

1640s; see devotion + -al (1). The noun meaning “devotional composition” is recorded from 1650s.