devout
14 synonyms and 11 antonyms for devout, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Deeply religious and committed to one's faith.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Allah-fearing
devoutful
frum
godfearing
heavenly-minded
godly
observant
piteous
religionary
sainted
sanctimonious
Antonyms
impious
indevout
inobservant
lapsed
nonobservant
nonpracticing
unobservant
unobserving
undevout
ungodly
unpious
How to use devout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
devout Christian
devout believer
devout hope
Etymology
From Old French devot, from Latin dēvōtus, "vowed, dedicated" — a doublet of devote.
Full origin of devout →Frequently asked questions
What does “devout” mean?
The word “devout” means deeply religious and committed to one's faith. In plain terms, sincerely and deeply religious, or (more broadly) heartfelt and earnest.
How do you pronounce “devout”?
“Devout” is pronounced dih-VOWT (/dɪˈvaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “devout” in a sentence?
Here is “devout” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother was a devout Catholic who attended mass every day.”
What is another word for “devout”?
Words with a similar meaning to “devout” include Allah-fearing, devoutful, frum, godfearing, inward and heavenly-minded.
What is the opposite of “devout”?
The opposite of “devout” — its antonyms — are impious, indevout, inobservant, lapsed and nonobservant.
What part of speech is “devout”?
“Devout” is an adjective.
Where does the word “devout” come from?
The word “devout” comes from Latin. From Old French devot, from Latin dēvōtus, "vowed, dedicated" — a doublet of devote.
Is “devout” a common word?
“Devout” is an uncommon word in modern English.
