Devotion
Devotion noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Usage example: Albert Schweitzer was world-renowned for his devotion to his fellow man
Loathing
Loathing noun - A very strong dislike.
Usage example: I have an uncompromising loathing for anyone who would deliberately harm an animal
How words are described
| passionate | passionate devotion | passionate loathing |
| pure | pure devotion | pure loathing |
| particular | particular devotion | particular loathing |
| complete | complete devotion | complete loathing |
| Other adjectives: utter, sheer, deep, obvious, raw, strong, extreme, intense, serious, quiet, excessive, fierce, absolute, personal, mutual, eternal, racist, mindless, psychotic, fanatical, obsessive. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- They have nothing but loathing for those beings that worship them, but have no qualms about using their devotion.
Source: First Church of Mecha
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