devout
[ dih-vout ]
/ dɪˈvaʊt /
adjective, de·vout·er, de·vout·est.
devoted to divine worship or service; pious; religious: a devout Catholic.
expressing devotion or piety: devout prayer.
earnest or sincere; hearty: He had a devout allegiance to the political regime.
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Origin of devout
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French devo(u)t, from Late Latin dēvotus,Latin: “devoted”; see devote
synonym study for devout
1. See religious.
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British Dictionary definitions for devout
devout
/ (dɪˈvaʊt) /
adjective
deeply religious; reverent
sincere; earnest; heartfelta devout confession
Derived forms of devout
devoutly, adverbdevoutness, nounWord Origin for devout
C13: from Old French devot, from Late Latin dēvōtus, from Latin: faithful; see devote
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