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| adherence |
steady or faithful attachment or devotion, as to a person, party, or principle; faithfulness; fidelity. [1/2 definitions] |
| aestheticism |
devotion to aesthetic characteristics as of prime importance. [1/2 definitions] |
| allegiance |
devotion or loyalty to a person, country, or cause. |
| Americanism |
in the United States, patriotism, or devotion to U.S. customs, institutions, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| ardent |
having or characterized by very strong feelings such as passion, devotion, or desire; fervent. [1/2 definitions] |
| charisma |
an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. [1/2 definitions] |
| con amore |
with tenderness, devotion, or loving enthusiasm. [1/2 definitions] |
| Confucianism |
the ethical teachings of Confucius, which emphasize reverence for ancestors, devotion to family and friends, cultivation and discipline of the mind, and social responsibility. |
| constancy |
the quality of being constant or invariable, as in purpose, opinion, or devotion; steadfastness; loyalty. [1/2 definitions] |
| cult |
a group joined by exceptional regard or devotion for a person, thing, or idea. [1/4 definitions] |
| devotional |
of or characterized by devotion. [1/3 definitions] |
| devout |
showing devotion. [1/3 definitions] |
| domesticity |
devotion to domestic life. [1/2 definitions] |
| evangelism |
zealous devotion to the mission of converting others to a cause. [1/2 definitions] |
| fanatic |
one who has excessive and uncritical zeal or devotion to a principle, cause, religion, leader, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| humanism |
devotion to the study of the humanities. [1/2 definitions] |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. [1/2 definitions] |
| intellectualism |
devotion to intellectual pursuits. [1/3 definitions] |
| jealous |
esp. of a god, demanding absolute devotion. [1/5 definitions] |
| -latry |
worship of or extreme devotion to. |
| lip service |
insincere expression of good will, devotion, respect, or loyalty. |
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