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devout
[ dih-vout ]
adjective
- devoted to divine worship or service; pious; religious:
a devout Catholic.
Antonyms:
- expressing devotion or piety:
devout prayer.
- earnest or sincere; hearty:
He had a devout allegiance to the political regime.
Synonyms: , , ,
devout
/ ɪˈʊ /
adjective
- deeply religious; reverent
- sincere; earnest; heartfelt
a devout confession
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܳٲԱ, noun
- ˈdzܳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·dzܳl adverb
- ·dzܳn noun
- ԴDzd·dzܳ adjective
- non·dzܳl adverb
- non·dzܳn noun
- ܲd·dzܳ adjective
- un·dzܳl adverb
- un·dzܳn noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of devout1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
As a devout Catholic, she said Santa Maria Maggiore "was always the place I wanted to come" because Francis loved it so.
President Donald Trump rolled his kidney stones away and broadcast a message to his devout Truth Social followers early Sunday morning.
His devout grandparents also live at home, always on hand to make whatever Rumi’s doing feel haram.
According to four sources familiar with the matter, the vice-president, a devout Roman Catholic, is hoping for at least a brief encounter with the 88-year-old pontiff, which would become the focal point of his visit.
It is the latest development in a decades-long campaign to have Gaudí, who was a devout Catholic, recognised as a saint.
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