devout

[De*voutĀ·]

To be devout is to be deeply devoted to one's religion or to another belief, cause, or way of life. If you're reading this, you're probably a devout believer in improving your vocabulary.

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Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.

Adjective S.
devoutly religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken

Adjective S.
earnest; "one''s dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences"


v. t.
Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.

v. t.
Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.

v. t.
Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.

n.
A devotee.

n.
A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.


Devout

De*vout" , a. [OE. devot, devout, F. d'82vot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t.] 1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
A devout man, and one that feared God.
We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.
2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. Milton. 3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare. The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious. Syn. -- Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere.

Devout

De*vout", n. 1. A devotee. [Obs.] Sheldon. 2. A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [Obs.] Milton.

Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.

A devotee.

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Usage Examples

The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

People here argue about religion interminably, but it appears that they are competing at the same time to see who can be the least devout.

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