What is "devout" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does devout mean in English? Meaning of devout definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "devout" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "devout": deeply religious

Adjective

  • Meaning: deeply religious
  • Example: a god-fearing and law-abiding people
  • Synonyms: devout god-fearing
  • Similar: religious
  • Meaning of "devout": earnest

    Adjective

  • Meaning: earnest
  • Example: one's dearest wish devout wishes for their success heartfelt condolences
  • Synonyms: dear devout earnest heartfelt
  • Similar: sincere
  • Adjective: Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious. Bible, Acts x. 2 a devout man, and one that feared God Rogers We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.Bible, Acts x. 2 a devout man, and one that feared GodRogers We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.(archaic) Expressing devotion or piety. devout sighs; devout eyes; a devout postureWarmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest. devout wishes for one's welfare
  • Synonyms:

    faithful, zealous, sincere, fervent, ardent, passionate, religious, pious, adherent, deep, earnest, fervid, genuine, godly, goody two-shoes, goody-goody, heartfelt, holy, intense, orthodox, profound, reverent, serious, pietistic, prayerful, adoring, heart-and-soul, revering, venerating, worshiping,

    Antonyms:

    dishonest, disloyal, apathetic, indifferent, dispassionate, irreligious, insincere, unbelieving, unenthusiastic, cool, unexcited, cold, frigid,

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    devout in English: devout
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