devout

UK /dɪˈvaʊt/ US /dɪˈvaʊt/

adj 3noun 2

Definitions

adj

Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious; godly.

a devout man, and one that feared God

We must be constant and devout in the worship of our God.

Expressing devotion or piety.

devout sighs; devout eyes; a devout posture

Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.

devout wishes for one's welfare

noun

A devotee.

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

Collocations

ADJ.

constant, evangelical, individual, most, religious, spiritual

DEVOUT + NOUN

catholic, catholics, christian, church, churchgoer, conversation, man, muslim

PREP.

in, on

ADV.

extremely

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — deeply religious

god-fearing

adjective — sincerely earnest

dear
earnest
heartfelt

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

a devout man, and one that feared God

Wiktionary

We must be constant and devout in the worship of our God.

Wiktionary

I first became aware of changing Hui-Han social dynamics in the village from a discussion with one of the Han villagers in Team 1. She explained: “Since 1979, we have had less and less social contact

Wiktionary

The devout Christian persists in his belief.

Tatoeba · #46137

Nevertheless, devout conversation on spiritual things helps no little with spiritual progress.

Tatoeba · #329320

Tom's sister is a devout Christian.

Tatoeba · #1530914

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, devout is marked as archaic, obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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