noun

devotion

dih-VOH-shun/dɪˈvəʊʃn/

Deep and sustained commitment to someone or something.

His devotion shows as he helps his mother with her shawl.

An adult son tenderly helps his elderly mother wrap a shawl around her shoulders while she sits comfortably; calm attentive expression and gentle steady hands convey deep devoted care.

Etymology

deLatindown, away

+votLatinto vow

+ionLatinact or state

Devotion connects loyalty with dedicating oneself by a vow. English first used it for profound religious feeling, then extended it to dedication and love outside religion.

In context

Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast40:06

his is devotion to the max. You know, it's just absolute >> just complete selflessness and devotion

Penn Cole - On Preparing for Burn of the Everflame | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview

More examples

Her devotion to teaching keeps her in the classroom year after year.
He cares for the injured animals with quiet devotion.
Daily prayer expresses her devotion to God.

Forms

devotion

devote verb — To give time or effort wholeheartedly.

devoted adjective — Deeply loving, loyal, or committed to something.

Similar words

dedication: Emphasizes steady effort toward a task, goal, or cause.
commitment: Emphasizes a firm decision to maintain an obligation or relationship.
loyalty: Emphasizes remaining faithful despite pressure or competing interests.