votive /ˈvoʊtɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of VOTIVE
always used before a noun formal
: consisting of or expressing a religious vow, wish, or desire表达宗教誓约的；表达心愿的；许愿的 : offered or performed as an expression of thanks or devotion to God（向上帝）谢恩的，还愿的，敬意的