votive (redirected from votively)

vo·tive  (vtv)

adj.

1. Given or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge: a votive offering.

2. Expressing or symbolizing a wish, desire, or vow: a votive prayer; votive candles.

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[Latin vtvus, from vtum, vow; see vote.]

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votive·ly adv.

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votive

Adjective

done or given to fulfil a vow [Latin votivus promised by a vow]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

votive - dedicated in fulfillment of a vow; "votive prayers" consecrate, consecrated, dedicated - solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose; "a life consecrated to science"; "the consecrated chapel"; "a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II"