Devout /(?)/
De·vout
Devout
a.
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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.
- Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.
- Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.
Phrases & Compounds
- The devout
- devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.
Devout
n.
- A devotee. [Obs.]
- A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [Obs.]