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earnest devotion

[/ˈɜrnəst dɪˈvoʊʃən/]
noun phrasepl: earnest devotions
devoção sincera
1. sincere and intense dedication or commitment to a person, cause, belief, or activity, characterized by genuine passion and seriousness
She approached her charitable work with earnest devotion, never seeking recognition.
Ela abordava seu trabalho de caridade com devoção sincera, nunca buscando reconhecimento.
2. profound religious or spiritual commitment expressed through serious and heartfelt practice
His earnest devotion to prayer was evident in his daily practices.
Sua devoção sincera à oração era evidente em suas práticas diárias.
Synonyms
sincere dedicationheartfelt commitmentgenuine fervorserious passionwholehearted devotion
Antonyms
indifferenceapathysuperficial commitmenthalf-hearted effortcasual disregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção sincera
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dedicação de coração
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
devoção genuína
formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
devoção sincera
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

with all one's heart
labor of love
heart and soul
devoted to the cause
give oneself over to
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