adj
Uncommon
devout
dih-VOWT
Devout (adj) means Deeply religious and committed to one's faith. Example: “Her grandmother was a devout Catholic who attended mass every day.”
adj
1
Deeply religious and committed to one's faith.
"Her grandmother was a devout Catholic who attended mass every day."
2
Sincere and heartfelt, especially describing a hope or wish.
"It is my devout hope that the two sides can reach an agreement."
How to use devout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSincerely and deeply religious, or (more broadly) heartfelt and earnest.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
devout Christian
devout believer
devout hope
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Word forms
- Plural
- devouts
- Comparative
- devouter, more devout
- Superlative
- devoutest, most devout
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Etymology
From Old French devot, from Latin dēvōtus, "vowed, dedicated" — a doublet of devote.
Synonyms
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Allah-fearing
devoutful
frum
godfearing
inward
heavenly-minded
godly
observant
pious
piteous
practicing
religionary
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Rhymes for devout
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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.
