devout
Use Devout in a sentence
adjective, de·vout·er, de·vout·est.
1.
devoted to divine worship or service; pious; religious: a devout Catholic.
2.
expressing devotion or piety: devout prayer.
3.
earnest or sincere; hearty: He had a devout allegiance to the political regime.
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French devo(u)t < Late Latin dēvotus, Latin: devoted; see devote
1175–1225; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French devo(u)t < Late Latin dēvotus, Latin: devoted; see devote
Related forms
de·vout·ly, adverb
de·vout·ness, noun
non·de·vout, adjective
non·de·vout·ly, adverb
non·de·vout·ness, noun
Antonyms
1. irreverent.
1. irreverent.
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devout (dɪˈvaʊt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | deeply religious; reverent |
| 2. | sincere; earnest; heartfelt: a devout confession |
| [C13: from Old French devot, from Late Latin dēvōtus, from Latin: faithful; see | |
| de'voutly | |
| —adv | |
| de'voutness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
devout
early 13c., from O.Fr. devot, from L. devotus "given up by vow, devoted," pp. of devovere "dedicate by vow" (see devotion).
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Example sentences
She is a devout Buddhist and there was a definite link in terms of the imagery she filled her studio with.
We were together, about to dwell together in our devout purpose.
And they're all not any less serious, informed, sincere or devout for doing so.
Christine is a serious soul from a devout background.
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