DEVOUT

devout, god-fearing

(adjective) deeply religious; “a god-fearing and law-abiding people” H.L.Mencken

dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt

(adjective) sincerely earnest; “one’s dearest wish”; “devout wishes for their success”; “heartfelt condolences”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

devout (comparative devouter or more devout, superlative devoutest or most devout)

Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious.

(archaic) Expressing devotion or piety.

Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.

Noun

devout (plural devouts)

(obsolete) A devotee.

(obsolete) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.

Source: Wiktionary

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De*vout", a. Etym: [OE. devot, devout, F. dévot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t.]

1. 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. Acts x. 2. We must be constant and devout in the worship of God. Rogers.

2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. Milton.

3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare. The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.

Syn.

– Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere.

De*vout", n.

1. A devotee. [Obs.] Sheldon.

2. A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [Obs.] Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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