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devout

[ dih-vout ]

adjective

devouter, devoutest.
  1. devoted to divine worship or service; pious; religious:

    a devout Catholic.

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  2. expressing devotion or piety:

    devout prayer.

  3. earnest or sincere; hearty:

    He had a devout allegiance to the political regime.

    Synonyms: , , ,



devout

/ ɪˈʊ /

adjective

  1. deeply religious; reverent
  2. sincere; earnest; heartfelt

    a devout confession

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzܳٲԱ, noun
  • ˈdzܳٱ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·dzܳl adverb
  • ·dzܳn noun
  • ԴDzd·dzܳ adjective
  • non·dzܳl adverb
  • non·dzܳn noun
  • ܲd·dzܳ adjective
  • un·dzܳl adverb
  • un·dzܳn noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of devout1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French devo(u)t, from Late Latin ŧdzٳܲ, Latin: “d𱹴dzٱ”; devote
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of devout1

C13: from Old French devot, from Late Latin ŧōٳܲ, from Latin: faithful; see devote
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A devout Christian Scientist who eschewed traditional medical treatment, Kilmer died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to the New York Times.

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Two generations after his death, doubts persisted even among the most devout: “If he were a true prophet,” they wondered, “why had his message failed?”

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From a devout family, she attends classes with her older sister.

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Family members said Robertson was a devout Catholic who loved fishing, working on cars and listening to bluegrass and mariachi music.

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“A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose,” the family wrote.

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